Montréal to Tocumen (YUL–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM Copa
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Montréal to Tocumen
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,537 mi 5h 56m nonstop -1h behind 52 1-stop hubs

YUL–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,537 miles in approximately 5h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YUL–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 5h56 74% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (7 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, YUL to PTY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
TEB ~6h 18m BWI ~7h 47m SNU ~8h 5m CVG ~8h 20m ADZ ~8h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,183
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
YUL → PTY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
PTY → YUL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,537 mi / 4,083 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 56m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds (US $500 or equivalent). No advance authorization is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,537 mi / 4,083 km
Flight time5h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 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 YUL to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take approximately 5h 56m. The route covers 2,537 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YUL to PTY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BWI, SNU, CVG, ADZ, BZE, DEN, FLL, JFK, LAX, RDU, GDL, YYC, POP, SFO, SJU, BOG, SCL, SJO, EWR, TPA, SXM, GIG, MIA, MEX, LIM, AMS, IAD, GUA, ORD, BOS, FRA, IAH, MAD, PUJ, ATL, IST, SAL, CDG, YYZ, CUN, CTG, MCO, MGA, NAS, LAS, AUS, MBJ, CUR, BGI, GRU and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from PTY to YUL 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 YUL to PTY

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YUL to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to PTY ranges from 5 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,537 miles (4,083 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.