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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZIH and PTY. Nearest airports to ZIH with scheduled service: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 201 mi) · Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 218 mi) · Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, 235 mi)
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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 5 hubs
MEX Mexico City 7h 23m AFAMCM → AMCMEK Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen flights
LAX Los Angeles 13h 59m AS → CMUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen flights
GDL Guadalajara 15h 58m Y4 → CM Guadalajara (GDL) to Tocumen flights
IAH Houston 24h 31m UA → CMUA Houston (IAH) to Tocumen flights
NLU Mexico City 28h VB → M7 Mexico City (NLU) 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
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MEX ~7h 23m LAX ~13h 59m GDL ~15h 58m IAH ~24h 31m NLU ~28h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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.
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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PTY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.