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Connecting route · Panama → Ecuador

Flights from Panama City to San Cristobal

There are no direct flights from Panama City to San Cristobal. The easiest way is one stop via Quito or Guayaquil, about 5h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 18m
PTYSCYUIO

Panama City to San Cristobal at a glance

Fastest journey5h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Quito or Guayaquil

Best ways to fly from Panama City to San Cristobal

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PTY Quito (UIO) SCY
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 18m
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2
PTY Guayaquil (GYE) SCY
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 24m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,549 km962 miles
Journey time
5h 18mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Cristobal vs Panama City
Currency in San Cristobal
USD
Airports
PTY → SCY

Flights from Panama City to San Cristobal: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Panama City to San Cristobal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Quito and Guayaquil. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Panama City to San Cristobal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,549 km.
Where do you change planes between Panama City and San Cristobal?
The best connecting points are Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Panama City and San Cristobal?
Panama City: Tocumen International Airport (PTY). San Cristobal: San Cristóbal Airport (SCY).
What is the time difference between Panama City and San Cristobal?
San Cristobal is 1 hour behind Panama City.

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