Tulsa to Tocumen (TUL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between TUL and PTY. Nearest airports to TUL with scheduled service: Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO, 67 mi) · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA, 88 mi) · Joplin Regional Airport (JLN, 101 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 10 hubs
IAH Houston 7h 9m CMNHNZ CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 12m AFAMDL CMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 7h 12m AAQR AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
AUS Austin 7h 18m WN CM Austin (AUS) to Tocumen flights
MCO Orlando 7h 33m WN CM Orlando (MCO) to Tocumen flights
CUN Cancún 8h 7m SY CM Cancún (CUN) to Tocumen flights
ORD Chicago 8h 27m AAACAS BRCM Chicago (ORD) to Tocumen flights
DEN Denver 8h 40m ACUAWN CM Denver (DEN) to Tocumen flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 48m EJAG4WN CM Las Vegas (LAS) to Tocumen flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 58m AAAS CM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen flights
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Tulsa to Tocumen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
741
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUL → PTY
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
PTY → TUL
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
37%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tocumen is 0 hours the same as Tulsa.
TUL: CDT · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa, it's 6:00 PM in Tocumen.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required, and immigration may ask for proof of funds ($500 or equivalent). At Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, immigration stamps your passport. Panama also requires an online immigration affidavit filled out at migración.gob.pa within 72 hours before arrival.

The 180-day allowance is generous and makes Panama popular with remote workers and retirees. Panama City's skyline is Central America's most modern, with the Casco Viejo historic quarter contrasting the glass towers of Punta Pacifica. The Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks visitor center is 15 minutes from the city center and lets you watch ships transit. Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast is a laid-back island town. Boquete in the highlands is known for coffee farms and the Quetzal Trail in Volcan Baru National Park.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Panama City run about 3 hours 15 minutes on American Airlines, Copa, and Delta. Houston (IAH) to PTY runs about 4 hours on United and Copa. Copa Airlines uses PTY as its hub with connections across Latin America. Direct service also operates from New York JFK, Newark, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Los Angeles, Washington Dulles, and Atlanta. Panama uses the US dollar (called the balboa, pegged 1:1). Balboa coins circulate alongside US coins. No currency exchange needed. ATMs dispense US dollars. Card payments work at most businesses. The Panama Metro runs 2 lines from Albrook to the eastern suburbs for $0.35 per ride. Uber operates in Panama City. A taxi across the city costs $3 to $8.

TUL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tulsa to Tocumen route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
Destination: PTY
IATA / ICAOPTY / MPTO
TimezoneAmerica/Panama
Passengers/yr17.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUL to PTY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
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.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.