Santa Cruz to Tocumen (VVI–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM126
CM Copa
738
1:15 AM
-04
5:04 AM
EST
4h 49m
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OB762
OB Boliviana de Aviacion
738
8:35 AM
-04
12:15 PM
EST
4h 40m
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CM220
CM Copa
738
11:54 AM
-04
3:35 PM
EST
4h 41m
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CM127
CM Copa
738
4:40 PM
EST T2
10:50 PM
-04
5h 10m
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CM221
CM Copa
738
9:43 PM
EST T2
3:40 AM+1
-04
4h 57m
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Santa Cruz to Tocumen
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 2,154 mi 4h 40m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

VVI–PTY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines and Boliviana de Aviacion lead the route. The flight covers 2,154 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VVI–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 11 738 4h41-4h49 – Star Alliance –
OB Boliviana de Aviacion 1 738 4h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, OB
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (11 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: OB (1 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, VVI to PTY direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VVI to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BOG ~14h 20m LIM ~16h 1m EZE ~22h 4m MIA ~22h 16m GRU ~22h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,154 mi / 3,466 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 4h 49m.
Facts

VVI–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Cruz to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,154 mi / 3,466 km
Flight time4h 40m to 4h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: VVI
Full nameViru Viru International Airport
IATA / ICAOVVI / SLVR
TimezoneAmerica/La_Paz
Elevation1,224 ft / 373 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 VVI to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 4h 49m. The route covers 2,154 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and Boliviana de Aviacion.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from VVI to PTY. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOG, LIM, EZE, MIA, GRU, SCL, GIG and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Santa Cruz.
Yes, return flights from PTY to VVI 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 VVI to PTY

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and Boliviana de Aviacion. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VVI to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VVI to PTY ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,154 miles (3,466 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via BOG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.