Traveling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
3 hours 46 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport start at 01:20 — the first with Copa Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 21:27 option with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 39 services every week between MEX and PTY.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Copa Airlines is your ticket to exploring Panama City (and perhaps some other great corners of Panama!). Check out the direct flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and PTY include:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Panama. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from MEX to PTY, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is C$175. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$343. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MEX to PTY.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MEX to PTY. There's no need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The journey from central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport takes around 57 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near MEX. Whether you're on an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PTY if you're taking a late flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the center of Panama City. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Panama City. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from MEX to PTY in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Panama City
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Panama City right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from MEX to PTY:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Panama City must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cinta Costera.
Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB) is another international airport that services Panama City. It may be a cheaper or easier option depending on your journey, so it's worth exploring further.
Complete your Panama City trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Tocumen International Airport, check out our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Panama City stay.
