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How to get fromSantiago to Panama Cityby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Panama City by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SCL - PTY
    10h 7m
    $340–640

  2. Fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane SCL - BLB
    12h 28m
    $259–723

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Cúcutabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Cúcuta to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Cartagena to Portobeloferry ferry
    4. Drive from Portobelo to Panama Citycar car
    10d 14h
    $1,191–1,304

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,846.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Panama City, Panama?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) every 3 hours.

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