Panama City (PTY) to Manta (MEC) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Manta (MEC): Copa Airlines. The two airports are 698 miles (1,123 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Quito.
Airlines flying nonstop from PTY to MEC
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PTY to MEC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
PTY to MEC with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Quito (UIO)Copa Airlines, then AVIANCA and LATAM Airlines
PTY to MEC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from PTY to MEC?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Panama City (PTY) to Manta (MEC).
How far is Panama City from Manta by plane?
Panama City (PTY) and Manta (MEC) are 698 miles (1,123 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PTY to MEC award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does PTY to MEC cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PTY to MEC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Panama City and Manta?
The most direct connections are through Quito (UIO).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.