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Flights from Medellín to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Medellín (MDE) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 1h 11m (543 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $175 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Medellín to Tocumen

Carriers on MDE–PTY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Medellín to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $181 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18328 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Nov 2026$18117 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines—
Jan 2027$2638 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines—
Feb 2027$2015 Feb 2027 · Copa Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $181 for November 2026, $201 at best after that.

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

How long is the flight from Medellín to Tocumen?
A nonstop flight from Medellín (MDE) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 1h 11m, covering 543 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 Medellín from Tocumen by air?
The great-circle distance between Jose Maria Córdova International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 543 km (337 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Medellín to Tocumen?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MDE–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 Medellín to Tocumen cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MDE–PTY was $175 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 12 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 Medellín to Tocumen?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $181 one-way, against $263 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Medellín 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 12 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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