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Flights from Mexico City to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 3h 31m (2,411 km). Aeromexico flies it. Lowest fare seen: $196 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Mexico City to Tocumen

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

✈ Aeromexicononstop fare seen

Mexico City to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $196 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$22927 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$25616 Nov 2026—
Jan 2027$1965 Jan 2027 · Aeromexico—
Feb 2027$27020 Feb 2027 · Aeromexico—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $196 in January 2027, against $229 for October 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Mexico City 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 — Mexico City to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 3h 31m, covering 2,411 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 Mexico City from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 2,411 km (1,498 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Mexico City to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MEX–PTY route include Aeromexico. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Mexico City to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MEX–PTY was $196 USD with Aeromexico (nonstop), departing 5 Jan 2027, 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 Mexico City to Tocumen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $196 one-way, against $270 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Mexico 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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