San José (Alajuela) to Tocumen (SJO–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CM461
CM Copa
738
4:09 AM
CST TM
6:33 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM465
CM Copa
738
5:50 AM
CST TM
8:14 AM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM763
CM Copa
7M8
8:11 AM
CST TM
10:32 AM
EST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM392
CM Copa
738
8:48 AM
CST TM
11:09 AM
EST
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM341
CM Copa
738
10:08 AM
CST TM
12:28 PM
EST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM193
CM Copa
7M9
11:01 AM
CST TM
1:25 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV322
AV avianca
320
12:40 PM
CST TM
2:55 PM
EST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM343
CM Copa
738
2:54 PM
CST TM
5:16 PM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM115
CM Copa
7M8
5:51 PM
CST TM
8:15 PM
EST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM839
CM Copa
7M9
6:08 PM
CST TM
8:30 PM
EST
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM787
CM Copa
7M8
6:46 AM
EST T2
7:05 AM
CST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM818
CM Copa
7M9
7:55 AM
EST T2
8:20 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM344
CM Copa
7M9
8:40 AM
EST T2
9:05 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM192
CM Copa
738
9:34 AM
EST T2
9:59 AM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV323
AV avianca
320
11:25 AM
EST T1
11:45 AM
CST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM342
CM Copa
738
1:28 PM
EST T2
1:53 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM116
CM Copa
7M8
4:12 PM
EST T2
4:48 PM
CST
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM460
CM Copa
738
6:28 PM
EST T2
6:55 PM
CST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM391
CM Copa
738
6:34 PM
EST T2
7:01 PM
CST
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM162
CM Copa
7M9
9:21 PM
EST T2
9:46 PM
CST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Tocumen
2 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 335 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

SJO–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 335 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 63 738, 7M8, 7M9 1h20-1h24 Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 320 1h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM (70 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, SJO to PTY direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,276
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 24m.

SJO–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights70 out / 70 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 24m. The route covers 335 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from SJO to PTY. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAP, TEB, MGA, SAL, GUA, GDL, DEN, LIM, GYE, IAH, MDE, BOG, UIO, YYZ, YUL, MEX, MIA, SDQ, IAD, TPA, ORD, CDG, CTG, MAD, SFO, MCO, LAX, ATL, EWR, AUS, JFK, FLL, BWI, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from PTY to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SJO to PTY

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and Copa Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJO to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to PTY ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.