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

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CM Copa
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8:30 AM
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Toronto to Tocumen
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,391 mi 5h 43m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

YYZ–PTY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,391 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 738 5h43 50% 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, YYZ 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 YYZ to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
TEB ~6h 30m SNU ~7h 27m CVG ~8h 15m GYE ~10h 5m BGI ~10h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,668
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
PTY → YYZ
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. 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 43m.
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 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
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 approximately 5h 43m. The route covers 2,391 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YYZ to PTY. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, SNU, CVG, GYE, BGI, SJD, AUS, GEO, DEN, EWR, KIN, LAS, SJU, BOG, SJO, ATL, SAL, IAD, AMS, POS, MEX, SAN, JFK, IAH, TPA, YYC, MCO, LAX, LIM, PUJ, MIA, ORD, GDL, SFO, CUN, FRA, CDG, CTG, YUL, BOS, MBJ, RDU, AUA, MTY, FLL, GUA, NAS, GCM, IST, POP, CUR, BZE, SXM, GRU, SCL and GIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 YYZ to PTY

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYZ to PTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to PTY ranges from 5 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,391 miles (3,848 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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