Flying from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Panama City is one hour behind San Juan and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from SJU to PTY start at 06:00 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 17:48 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 29 weekly Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SJU to PTY flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Panama City (and then discovering more of Panama!) is easy with Copa Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Copa Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SJU to PTY flights, with 88.81% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJU and PTY:
Punta Cana International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
Princess Juliana International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
At the moment, R 1,853 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,654. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from SJU to PTY, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SJU to PTY couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, 73.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SJU:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider booking a hotel near PTY if you're on a late Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The quietest month for a flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Panama City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJU to PTY around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
You've visited Panama City, now it's time to explore other parts of Panama. Journey about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to tick off its must-visit sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Panama, head for Juan Díaz, roughly 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are among its highlights.
