Copa Airlines Adds Its 18th US Destination: San Diego

by Anthony Losanno
COPA Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9

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Copa Airlines will begin flying to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Panama’s Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 4x weekly beginning on June 25th. This will be the airlines 18th US destination and one of several that it has added in the past few years.

Flights between San Diego International Airport (SAN)  and Panama’s Tocumen International Airport (PTY) will be flown on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. These offer 16 Dream Business Class, 24 Economy Extra, and 126 Main Cabin seats.

In addition to San Diego International Airport (SAN), Copa currently offers flights to:

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
  • Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Miami International Airport (MIA)
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
  • New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Copa has ceased flying to United hubs: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). These flights are still available nonstop on its partner, United Airlines.

Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines, said:

This new route strengthens our destination network and expands travel options for our passengers, reaffirming Copa’s commitment to efficiency, punctuality, and high service standards that set us apart. With San Diego, we enhance connectivity between Southern California and Central, South America, and the Caribbean, boosting tourism and trade across the continent. This connection will allow more travelers to conveniently and reliably access one of the most dynamic cities in the United States while integrating them into the largest route network in Latin America through the Hub of the Americas.”

Anthony’s Take: I love that Copa has lie-flat seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a big step up for the airline and it’s more convenient than ever to fly nonstop to Panama or with a single connection in Central and South America. I also love that they fly to Tampa!

(Featured Image Credit: Copa Airlines.)

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