Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 2 hours.
San Salvador is one hour behind Panama City and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from PTY to SAL start from 07:29 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:28 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 49 weekly Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PTY to SAL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
AVIANCA is your gateway to exploring San Salvador (and maybe even some other exciting corners of El Salvador!). Browse the direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PTY to SAL flights, with 92.5% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PTY and SAL:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Right now, R 2,224 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,420. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PTY to SAL by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PTY to SAL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PTY? If you've booked an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Reserve a hotel near SAL if you're catching a late Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an El Salvador International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Fox - Rent A Car or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Salvador and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from El Salvador International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to central San Salvador
From El Salvador International Airport, San Salvador is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Salvador in February.
Book your flight from Tocumen International Airport to El Salvador International Airport for March if you want to explore San Salvador during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PTY to SAL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of El Salvador
San Salvador is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of El Salvador you'll want to see. About 8 kilometres north-east of San Salvador, a trip to Soyapango will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Parque de Ciudad Credisa, MONUMENTO A LOS HERMANOS CAIDOS and Zona verde (cancha, parque y casa comunal).
If you're ready to explore another great destination in El Salvador, head for Santa Ana, roughly 48 kilometres north-west of San Salvador. Planta seca, Secundario Condominios Procavia Park and San Cayetano Park are highlights.
