Traveling from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
2 hours 13 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Panama City is 1 hour ahead of San Pedro Sula and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport start at 05:03 — the first with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is the 22:00 service with Copa Airlines. In total, there are 9 weekly services from SAP to PTY.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Panama City (and seeing more of Panama!) is simple with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the SAP - PTY route are:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Panama. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before booking your cheap ticket from SAP to PTY, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is C$263. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$504. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from SAP to PTY.
April is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SAP to PTY. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
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Handy information about Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
Central San Pedro Sula to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SAP:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PTY if you're on a late flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to the center of Panama City is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
Book your flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Panama City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SAP 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
As soon as you've locked in your flights from SAP to PTY, you'll need to find a hotel in Panama City. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Panama City to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cinta Costera.
For more choice and flexibility when planning your trip, consider jetting into or out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). This international airport is also a popular option for getting to and from Panama City.
Complete your Panama City trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Tocumen International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Panama City.
