Flying from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Juan: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours.
The timezone in San Juan is UTC-4. The city is one hour ahead of Panama City, where Tocumen International Airport is located.
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the most traveled route, with 15 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from PTY to SJU is with Copa Airlines at 18:50. Choose the first departure operated by Copa Airlines at 09:12 if you want to get on your way earlier.
To avoid missing your PTY to San Juan flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Tocumen International Airport to San Juan tickets are available for booking. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) will be your arrival point.
Check out the promotions from Copa Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from PTY to San Juan with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
The journey from central Panama City to PTY takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to PTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of PTY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to San Juan
186 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to San Juan flight. A return plane ticket starts from 267 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap flights from PTY to San Juan by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Tocumen International Airport to San Juan tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
The distance from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres. It'll take you about 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SJU:
Follow your own route with a Luis Munoz Marin International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and discover more of San Juan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from PTY to San Juan.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
Once your flight from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central San Juan is roughly 8 kilometres from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour or so.
Following your PTY to San Juan flight, rest your head at a hotel near SIG. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to San Juan
Plan your trip to San Juan in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in San Juan is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Tocumen International Airport to San Juan plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PTY to San Juan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Juan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Juan right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Tocumen International Airport to San Juan:
La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Castillo San Felipe del Morro are a couple of major attractions to put on your San Juan must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Fortaleza Street.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Puerto Rico just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of San Juan, a visit to Aguadilla will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like El Parterre, Aguadilla Ice Skating Arena and Bandera de los Reyes Magos.
Isabela is another well-known destination in Puerto Rico and is around 105 kilometres west of San Juan. No journey is complete without a visit to Amarillo Mango, Urb. Llanos Piscina Park and Noches de Artesania.