Santiago to Tocumen (SCL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,988 mi airlines 46/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM276
CM Copa
738
12:01 AM
-04
5:55 AM
EST
7h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM118
CM Copa
738
1:08 AM
-04
6:47 AM
EST
6h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM475
CM Copa
7M9
2:22 AM
-04
8:16 AM
EST
7h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM396
CM Copa
738
4:09 AM
-04
10:03 AM
EST
7h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM174
CM Copa
738
4:41 AM
-04
10:35 AM
EST
7h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM498+1
CM Copa
7M9
11:17 AM
-04
5:11 PM
EST
7h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3058cs
KL KLM
7M9
12:28 PM
-04
5:11 PM
EST
5h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM395
CM Copa
7M9
11:48 AM
EST T2
7:23 PM
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM497
CM Copa
738
3:08 PM
EST T2
10:43 PM
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM171
CM Copa
738
3:51 PM
EST T2
11:26 PM
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM172+1
CM Copa
738
6:15 PM
EST T2
1:50 AM+1
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3042cs
KL KLM
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
3:58 AM+1
-04
7h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM474+1
CM Copa
738
7:25 PM
EST T2
3:00 AM+1
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM277+2
CM Copa
7M9
9:35 PM
EST T2
5:10 AM+1
-04
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Santiago to Tocumen
1 carrier, 46 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 2,988 mi 5h 43m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

SCL–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,988 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCL–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines Also: KL 39 738, 7M9 6h39-7h54 Star Alliance KL
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, KL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (39 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SCL to PTY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
724
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Santiago

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric SCL→PTY MDZ→PTY
Distance from SCL 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 46 7
Flight time 5h 43m 6h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of SCL with service to Tocumen International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Santiago.
SCL: -04 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,988 mi / 4,809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 43m to 7h 54m.

SCL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,988 mi / 4,809 km
Flight time5h 43m to 7h 54m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights46 out / 48 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 5h 43m to 7h 54m. The route covers 2,988 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from SCL to PTY. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTG, SFO, MDE, GYE, IAH, FLN, POA, YYZ, BSB, BOG, YUL, ATL, VVI, LIM, MDZ, CNF, ASU, GRU, EZE, MIA, CLO, COR, GIG, PUJ, MEX, MVD, CUN, LAX, JFK, CDG and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Santiago.
Yes, return flights from PTY to SCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCL to PTY

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SCL to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCL to PTY ranges from 5 hours 43 minutes to 7 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,988 miles (4,809 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CTG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mendoza (MDZ).