Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Panama City is one hour behind Toronto and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, opt for the 08:41 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:15 with Air Canada.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YYZ to PTY flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Panama City (and then exploring more of Panama!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
The most punctual carrier operating YYZ to PTY flights is Copa Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 73.77% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 200 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 396 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from YYZ to PTY by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from YYZ 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 when fares go down.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Pearson International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near YYZ:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you're coming in on a late Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PTY:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and explore beyond Panama City's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Panama City. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Pearson International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to PTY sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Panama you'll want to see. About 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Panama, consider Juan Díaz, about 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are the start of reasons to visit.