San Juan to Tocumen (SJU–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM451
CM Copa
7M8
5:37 AM
AST TC
7:30 AM
EST
2h 53m
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M T W T F S S
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CM143
CM Copa
738
6:14 PM
AST TC
8:13 PM
EST
2h 59m
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CM142
CM Copa
738
12:21 PM
EST T2
4:09 PM
AST
2h 48m
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CM450
CM Copa
7M8
6:40 PM
EST T2
10:29 PM
AST
2h 49m
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San Juan to Tocumen
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind 37 1-stop hubs

SJU–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 14 738, 7M8 2h53-2h59 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to PTY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
AUA ~4h 45m STI ~4h 58m SJO ~5h 10m SXM ~5h 56m MGA ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,341
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → PTY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
PTY → SJU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tocumen is 1 hour behind San Juan.
SJU: AST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m to 2h 59m.
Facts

SJU–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,780 km
Flight time2h 53m to 2h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 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 SJU to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 2h 53m to 2h 59m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SJU to PTY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUA, STI, SJO, SXM, MGA, SAP, NAS, POS, PGV, TEB, CVG, RDU, BGI, LAX, FLL, YYC, MVD, BWI, MDE, DEN, SDQ, TPA, MCO, BOG, MIA, JFK, IAH, EWR, YYZ, ORD, MAD, IAD, PUJ, YUL, BOS, ATL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind San Juan.
Yes, return flights from PTY to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJU to PTY

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJU to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to PTY ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,780 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.