Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City two hours behind Sao Paulo.
Each week, there are 44 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, go for the 01:25 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 11:35 with Copa Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GRU to PTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to discovering Panama City (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates GRU to PTY flights. A dependable 95.48% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and PTY include:
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
At the moment, 170 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 376 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from GRU to PTY by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Landing cheap flights from GRU to PTY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights that take off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near GRU. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Book a hotel near PTY if you're taking a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and discover more of Panama City and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Panama City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Panama City in February.
When booking your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to PTY in February. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
You've done Panama City, now it's time to discover more of Panama. Travel about 6 kilometres north to San Miguelito to check off its leading sights. From Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo to IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another essential stop in Panama. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
