Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Panama City two hours behind Santiago.
Flights from SCL to PTY start from 00:12 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 12:28 with Copa Airlines. Overall, there are 102 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to PTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Copa Airlines is your ticket to exploring Panama City (and perhaps some other great corners of Panama!). Check out the direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Copa Airlines.
With an impressive 93.79% of services arriving as scheduled, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SCL to PTY flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SCL and PTY:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Right now, P14,328 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P28,630. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SCL to PTY by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCL to PTY.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from SCL.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and explore Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to PTY sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be discovered once you've seen Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include 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, roughly 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City. Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur are key reasons to visit.
