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Flights from Los Angeles to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 6h 33m (4,845 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $492 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Tocumen

Carriers on LAX–PTY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $492 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $476. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$49228 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines	$476 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$80520 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines	$561 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$121217 Dec 2026 · Copa Airlines	$591 · 3 stops18 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $476 in October 2026, against $591 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Tocumen, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tocumen?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 6h 33m, covering 4,845 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Los Angeles from Tocumen by air?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 4,845 km (3,011 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Tocumen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–PTY route include Copa Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Tocumen cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–PTY was $492 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Tocumen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $476 one-way, against $591 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Tocumen?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tocumen visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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