Flying from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City one hour ahead of San Pedro Sula.
Every week, there are nine Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, pick the 05:03 Copa Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:04 with Copa Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SAP to PTY flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Panama City (and then seeing more of Panama!) is a snap with Copa Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Copa Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SAP to PTY flights, with 92.11% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAP and PTY:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is Rs53,391. A return plane ticket is currently Rs107,066. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SAP to PTY by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAP to PTY.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
Of the flights that depart from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, 79.89% touch down on time at their destination.
Central San Pedro Sula to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SAP:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Pick up a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 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 skip the crowds, visit Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SAP to PTY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many cities in Panama waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Panama, consider Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are among its highlights.
