Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Panama City's timezone is UTC-5, making Panama City one hour behind Orlando.
Flights from MCO to PTY start from 07:02 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:00 with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 79 weekly Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MCO to PTY flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Panama City (and then discovering more of Panama!) is a snap with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MCO to PTY flights, with 88.34% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MCO and PTY:
Miami International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Sangster International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Currently, $305 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $714. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MCO to PTY, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from Orlando International Airport, 78.28% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MCO:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Book a hotel near PTY if you have a late Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and find adventure across Panama City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tocumen International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport to the centre of Panama City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Orlando International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MCO to PTY sometime then if you want to travel in 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. Around 6 kilometres north of Panama City, a visit to San Miguelito will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Iglesia Cristo Luz del Mundo, IDMJI SAN MIGUELITO and Iglesia Bautista Independiente Emanuel.
Around 11 kilometres north-east of Panama City, Juan Díaz is another favourite stop in Panama. No visit is complete without checking out Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.