Ixtapa to Tocumen (ZIH–PTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MEX Mexico City 7h 25m AFAMCM → AMCMEK Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 27m AS → CM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen flights
GDL Guadalajara 15h 58m Y4 → CM Guadalajara (GDL) to Tocumen flights
IAH Houston 24h 34m UA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
NLU Mexico City 28h VB → M7 Mexico City (NLU) to Tocumen flights
ORD Chicago ~11h 45m → BRCM Chicago (ORD) to Tocumen flights
YYZ Toronto ~11h 47m → CM Toronto (YYZ) to Tocumen flights
YUL Montréal ~12h 33m → CM Montréal (YUL) to Tocumen flights
SFO San Francisco ~13h 50m → CM San Francisco (SFO) to Tocumen flights
YYC Calgary ~14h 33m → Calgary (YYC) to Tocumen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ixtapa to Tocumen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZIH to PTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MEX ~7h 25m ORD ~11h 45m YYZ ~11h 47m LAX ~12h 27m YUL ~12h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
210
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Ixtapa.
ZIH: CST · PTY: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ixtapa, it's 7:00 PM in Tocumen.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Panama visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds (at least USD 500 in cash or credit) may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ZIH–PTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ixtapa to Tocumen route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZIH
Full nameIxtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA / ICAOZIH / MMZH
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 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 ZIH to PTY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, Los Angeles and Guadalajara.
Tocumen is 1 hour ahead of Ixtapa.
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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 Mexico City Benito Juárez, Los Angeles and Guadalajara. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.