Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport takes an average of 7 hours 3 minutes. The timezone in Panama City is UTC-5, which is 2 hours behind Sao Paulo.
Flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport start from 01:25 — the earliest with Copa Airlines. The latest flight is the 21:42 option with Copa Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 44 weekly services from GRU to PTY.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Panama City (and exploring more of Panama!) is a breeze with Copa Airlines. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the GRU - PTY route include:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Panama, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GRU to PTY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is Rs54,330. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs120,306. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flights from GRU to PTY.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from GRU to PTY. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The journey from central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 32 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Got an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PTY instead:
Getting from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to central Panama City
Tocumen International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Panama City. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Panama City in February.
The warmest month in Panama City is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Tocumen International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flights from GRU to PTY in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Panama City
Once you've booked your flights from GRU to PTY, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Panama City. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Panama Canal Museum and Casco Viejo are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Panama City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cinta Costera.
If you want more flexibility and choice when planning your journey, consider flying in or out of Panama Pacifico Airport (BLB). This international airport is also a popular option for travelling to or from Panama City.
Complete your Panama City trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Tocumen International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Panama City escape.
