Toronto to Tocumen (YYZ–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,391 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 49m ago
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CM471
CM Copa
738
8:30 AM
EDT T1
12:59 PM
EST
5h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM295
CM Copa
738
2:58 PM
EDT T1
7:27 PM
EST
5h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM772
CM Copa
738
3:58 PM
EDT T1
8:27 PM
EST
5h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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CM887
CM Copa
B38M
11:58 PM
EDT T1
4:27 AM+1
EST
5h 29m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM201
CM Copa
B38M
6:57 AM
EST T2
1:28 PM
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM770
CM Copa
738
7:57 AM
EST T2
2:28 PM
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM119
CM Copa
B38M
2:57 PM
EST T2
9:28 PM
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM612
CM Copa
738
3:27 PM
EST T2
9:58 PM
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM786
CM Copa
738
3:57 PM
EST T2
10:28 PM
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CM470
CM Copa
738
6:42 PM
EST T2
1:13 AM+1
EDT
5h 31m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MCO Orlando 7h 10m ACAFAZ → CM Orlando (MCO) to Tocumen flights
MIA Miami 7h 16m AAACG3 → AACMD5 Miami (MIA) to Tocumen flights
MBJ Montego Bay 7h 19m ACTSWS → CMKL Montego Bay (MBJ) to Tocumen flights
KIN Kingston 7h 20m ACBWF8 → CMKL Kingston (KIN) to Tocumen flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 28m ACAMDL → CMDLKL Atlanta (ATL) to Tocumen flights
GCM George Town 7h 30m ACWS → KX George Town (GCM) to Tocumen flights
CUN Cancún 7h 30m ACF8KL → CM Cancún (CUN) to Tocumen flights
IAD Dulles 7h 37m ACAVCM → CM Dulles (IAD) to Tocumen flights
CUR Willemstad 7h 44m ACSX → CM Willemstad (CUR) to Tocumen flights
CTG Cartagena 7h 44m TS → CM Cartagena (CTG) to Tocumen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Tocumen
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,391 mi 5h 29m nonstop -1h behind

YYZ–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,391 miles in approximately 5h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYZ Routes PTY Routes YYZ Live Flights PTY Live Flights YYZ Delays
All flights from Tocumen (PTY) Tocumen to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–PTY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 22 738, B38M 5h29 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (22 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, YYZ to PTY direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MCO ~7h 10m JAX ~7h 13m MIA ~7h 16m MBJ ~7h 19m KIN ~7h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,553
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
YYZ → PTY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
PTY → YYZ
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Tocumen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,391 mi / 3,848 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 29m gate to gate.
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 YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

Facts

YYZ–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Tocumen route.
Route details
Distance2,391 mi / 3,848 km
Flight time5h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to PTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport take about 5h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 2,391 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYZ to PTY: Copa Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Miami and Sangster.
Tocumen is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from PTY to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from YYZ to PTY

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYZ to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to PTY is about 5 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,848 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Miami and Sangster. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.