Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Panama City.
Choose from eight weekly Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:32.
Your PTY to YYZ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Toronto (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
With an impressive 83.33% of services landing on schedule, Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PTY to YYZ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PTY and YYZ:
Cancun International Airport
Santa Clara Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$443 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Return flights start from $966. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PTY to YYZ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PTY to YYZ.
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Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Tocumen International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that take off from PTY arrive at their destination on time.
Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PTY? If you're boarding an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Book a hotel close to YYZ if you're catching a late Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport to the centre of Toronto has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Toronto in February.
Book your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PTY to YYZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are highlights.