Flying from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) leaving from here.
Tocumen International Airport is located in Panama City. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Phoenix.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to PTY. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes around 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach PHX from the centre of Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to PTY flight:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82.57% of flights leaving here land when expected.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can book a flight ticket from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) leaving from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) with a stopover. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is a popular connection point.
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near PTY:
Grab a Tocumen International Airport rental car and discover Panama City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Dollar and MEX are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Panama City. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
ج.م. 10,329 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 22,147. These prices can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to PTY, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
February is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Panama City based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Phoenix to PTY flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Panama City, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Tocumen International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Panama City:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Panama City when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Casco Viejo followed by Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitan) and Independence Square.
Explore more of Panama
Panama City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Panama just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Panama City, a trip to Santiago de Veraguas will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Santiago the Apostle Cathedral, Santiago de Veraguas, La Placita San Juan De Dios and Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová.
If you want to check out another corner of Panama, head for Penonomé, about 121 kilometres south-west of Panama City. Charco Verde, Eólico Laudato Sl Park and Miraflores Park are key reasons to visit.
