Flying from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Philipsburg.
Every week, there are five Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, opt for the 12:11 Copa Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 12:24 with Copa Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SXM to PTY 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 can expect longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to exploring Panama City (and maybe even some other great parts of Panama!). Browse the direct flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Copa Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating SXM to PTY flights is Copa Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 67.86% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SXM and PTY include:
Norman Manley International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Right now, P20,156 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P23,640. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SXM to PTY, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use 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 dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SXM to PTY.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
Of all flights departing from Princess Juliana International Airport, 54.17% land on time at their destination.
Central Philipsburg to Princess Juliana International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near SXM? If you're boarding an early flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and find adventure across Panama City and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Panama City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the most popular month for flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit 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 Princess Juliana International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SXM to PTY in February. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Panama
San Miguelito is just one of the many places in Panama waiting to be explored after you've experienced Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
If there's time to check out another corner of 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 key highlights.