Copa Airlines is expanding its U.S. network with new nonstop service between Panama City and Raleigh-Durham. This route will provide North Carolina’s «Research Triangle» with greater connectivity to South America, Central America and the Caribbean, and Copa will be the 18th carrier to offer flights to Raleigh-Durham.
Panama City-Tocumen will be the Raleigh-Durham airport’s 10th international destination, joining London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, Toronto-Pearson, Montreal, Reykjavik, Cancun, Freeport and Mexico City.
«We are proud to welcome Copa Airlines to RDU as we help connect the Triangle’s diverse region to popular destinations around the world. This new gateway will provide Triangle travelers with easy access to Central and South America and the Caribbean through Copa Airlines’ vast international network,» said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority.
As a Star Alliance member along with United Airlines, Copa Airlines provides access to 85 destinations from 32 countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
Raleigh-Durham is Copa’s 16th U.S. destination, joining Austin, Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Washington-Dulles, New York JFK, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Chicago O’Hare, San Francisco and Tamps.
«We remain steadfast in our purpose to shorten distances and facilitate connections, allowing Panama to expand its role as the bridge that connects millions of people throughout the Americas, while contributing to the economic development of the communities where we operate.The introduction of the new Raleigh-Durham route not only promotes cultural exchanges within the Americas, but also fosters and deepens tourism and business ties between Latin America and the Research Triangle area,» said Dennis Cary, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Copa Airlines.
Raleigh-Durham has introduced four new international carriers and three international destinations in recent months. In October, Air France began nonstop flights from Paris, Lufthansa will begin service to Frankfurt in June and Aeromexico will begin flights from Mexico City in July.
Copa’s flight schedule to Raleigh
Starting June 15, 2024
- Panama City – Raleigh Flight CM 466 PTY 08:56 – RDU 14:28 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Raleigh – Panama City Flight CM 467 RDU 16:20 – PTY 21:46 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Flights will be operated on Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity of 160 passengers (16 Business Class/144 Economy).
See also: Copa Airlines Resumes 737 MAX 9 Flights
