Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Santo Domingo is one hour ahead of Panama City and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from PTY to SDQ start from 07:18 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:13 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can choose from 32 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your PTY to SDQ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Santo Domingo (and then discovering more of Dominican Republic!) is a breeze with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Copa Airlines on this route.
Copa Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for PTY to SDQ flights, with 88.13% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PTY and SDQ:
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Reina Beatrix International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
ج.م. 11,749 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 21,489. These fares can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from PTY to SDQ, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PTY to SDQ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport.
Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
86.03% of flights leaving Tocumen International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PTY.
Tocumen International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Panama City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PTY? If you're catching an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Book a hotel near SDQ if you have a late Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Las Americas International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Final Rentals, FlexWays or INFINITY RENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santo Domingo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Las Americas International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to central Santo Domingo
Las Americas International Airport to the centre of Santo Domingo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Santo Domingo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Las Americas International Airport for September if you want to explore Santo Domingo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 33ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PTY to SDQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic you should also see. Around 13 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, a visit to Santo Domingo Este will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
Around 64 kilometres east of Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís is another essential stop in Dominican Republic. No visit is complete without checking out El Parquecito, Patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad de San Pedro de Macoris and Museo Cultural San Pedro.
