SantiagoTocumen

Flights from Santiago to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Santiago (STI) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 2h 22m (1,487 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $612 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Santiago to Tocumen

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Santiago to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $619 one-way. With stops: Mar 2027, from $576. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	—	$768 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$61910 Dec 2026 · Copa Airlines	—
Mar 2027	—	$576 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $619 for December 2026, $576 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Santiago to Tocumen?

A nonstop flight from Santiago (STI) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 2h 22m, covering 1,487 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 Cibao International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 1,487 km (924 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Santiago to Tocumen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the STI–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 STI–PTY was $612 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 10 Dec 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 Santiago to Tocumen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in March 2027 were cheapest, from $576 one-way, against $768 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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 $562 with one stop against $612 nonstop, a saving of $50. 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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