Rio de Janeiro to Tocumen (SDU–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SDU and PTY. Nearest airports to SDU with scheduled service: Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 9 mi) · São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 213 mi) · Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF, 232 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
CNF Belo Horizonte 8h 57m ADCMTP → CMG3 Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Tocumen flights
GRU São Paulo 9h 51m ADAVAZ → ADCMEK São Paulo (GRU) to Tocumen flights
BSB Brasília 10h 44m AVCMG3 → ADCMG3 Brasília (BSB) to Tocumen flights
SSA Salvador 20h 30m G3LA → CMG3 Salvador (SSA) to Tocumen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rio de Janeiro to Tocumen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SDU and PTY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Tocumen (PTY) Tocumen to Rio de Janeiro flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDU to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
CNF ~8h 57m GRU ~9h 51m BSB ~10h 44m SSA ~20h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
95
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tocumen from Rio de Janeiro

Nearby airports with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Metric SDU→PTY GIG→PTY
Distance from SDU – 9 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 66
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tocumen flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDU with service to Tocumen International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
SDU: -03 · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro, it's 4:00 PM in Tocumen.
Visa & Entry

Brazilian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid at the time of entry with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the stay are required. Overstaying incurs fines and a possible entry ban.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SDU–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio de Janeiro to Tocumen route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDU
Full nameSantos Dumont Airport
IATA / ICAOSDU / SBRJ
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: PTY
Full nameTocumen International Airport
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDU to PTY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tancredo Neves, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek.
Tocumen is 2 hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
Nearby alternatives include GIG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tancredo Neves, São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro and Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rio De Janeiro (GIG).