Travelling from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Salvador.
You can choose from 25 weekly El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flights. The 04:59 departure with Copa Airlines is the earliest you can take. Copa Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:46.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAL to PTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Panama City (and then exploring more of Panama!) is a cinch with AVIANCA. This popular airline offers direct flights from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AVIANCA.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SAL to PTY flights. An exceptional 96.27% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAL and PTY:
Juan Santamaria International Airport
Augusto C Sandino International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight is 91 €. A return ticket right now is 193 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SAL to PTY by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from SAL to PTY is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
El Salvador International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SAL arrive on schedule 84.27% of the time.
To get to El Salvador International Airport from central San Salvador, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAL? If you're catching an early flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
If you have a late El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near PTY:
Explore without limits with a Tocumen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Dollar or MEX and find adventure across Panama City and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Tocumen International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
From Tocumen International Airport, Panama City is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Panama City. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from El Salvador International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAL 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 cities in Panama waiting to be explored after you've experienced Panama City. Around 6 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include 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 essential stop in Panama. Start your sightseeing at Malecon Costa Del Este, El Patio Human Friendly and Parque Los Robles Sur.
