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Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 7h 7m (5,295 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $246 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $246 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$24629 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Nov 2026$6458 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines$276 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026
Apr 2027$61014 Apr 2027 · Copa Airlines$288 · 1 stop14 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $246 in October 2026, against $288 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rio De Janeiro 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 — Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 7h 7m, covering 5,295 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 Rio De Janeiro from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 5,295 km (3,290 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the GIG–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 Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on GIG–PTY was $246 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 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 Rio De Janeiro to Tocumen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $246 one-way, against $288 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rio De Janeiro 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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