Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Guadalajara's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guadalajara one hour behind Panama City.
Each week, there are five Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 18:41 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:49 with Copa Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PTY to GDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to discovering Guadalajara (and perhaps some other great corners of Mexico!). Browse the direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Copa Airlines on this route.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PTY to GDL flights. An impressive 90.7% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PTY and GDL include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
Cancun International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight is 201 €. A round-trip fare is currently 364 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PTY to GDL, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PTY to GDL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PTY touch down on schedule 86.03% of the time.
To get to Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PTY:
Arriving at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GDL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from America, MEX or Routes Car Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guadalajara and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to central Guadalajara
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Guadalajara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
When to fly to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Guadalajara. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Guadalajara, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PTY to GDL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara, a visit to Mexico City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another standout destination in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres east of Guadalajara. No trip is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
