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Flights from São Paulo to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from São Paulo (GRU) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 6h 51m (5,086 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $239 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying São Paulo to Tocumen

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

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

São Paulo to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $239 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$2393 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Dec 2026$77622 Dec 2026 · Copa Airlines$582 · 2 stops22 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$78611 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines$532 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$68310 Feb 2027 · Copa Airlines$305 · 1 stop21 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$68617 Mar 2027 · Copa Airlines$308 · 1 stop31 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $239 in November 2026, against $305 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 6h 51m, covering 5,086 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 São Paulo from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 5,086 km (3,160 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from São Paulo to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the GRU–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 São Paulo to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on GRU–PTY was $239 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 3 Nov 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 São Paulo to Tocumen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $239 one-way, against $582 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Brazil 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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