SantiagoTocumen

Flights from Santiago to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Santiago (SCL) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 6h 31m (4,809 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $808 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Santiago Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez →4 lounges at Santiago Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresPTY to Panama City: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Tocumen →1 drop-off point, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Santiago to Tocumen

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

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Frequently asked questions — Santiago to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Santiago to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 6h 31m, covering 4,809 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 Santiago from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 4,809 km (2,988 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Santiago to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SCL–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 Santiago to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SCL–PTY was $808 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 23 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.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Santiago to Tocumen?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $341 with one stop against $808 nonstop, a saving of $467. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Santiago 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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