Copa Airlines: 20 years connecting San Andrés with the rest of the continent internationally

The Colombian Caribbean is one of the regions with the best international connectivity, thanks to Copa Airlines' operations from four key cities: Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and San Andrés. Together, these routes total 46 weekly frequencies, efficiently and reliably connecting with the Americas and the Caribbean through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama.

This year, Copa Airlines celebrates 20 years of operations in San Andrés, an island that has been part of its international network since 2005, enabling a direct connection to Panama City that opens the door to an extensive network of more than 85 international destinations through the Hub of the Americas®, recognized as the most efficient connection center in the region.  

Paola Castaño, Regional Manager for Andean Countries at Copa Airlines, states: “Connecting San Andrés to the Americas has been a proud commitment for two decades. This island, a symbol of the Colombian Caribbean, has been an essential part of our network, and our passengers, who have always been at the heart of our decisions, have made this journey possible. We will continue to focus on efficiency and operational excellence to offer a world-class service that drives the tourism and economic development of the region. We thank every traveler, collaborator, and strategic partner for joining us on this journey.”

More than two decades serving the people of San Andres

Copa Airlines has operated in San Andrés for 20 years, establishing itself with four weekly flights connecting the island with Panama and 78 international destinations. Last year, more than 60,000 seats were offered, reflecting the dynamism and continued popularity of this strategic connection.

Currently, Colombia is the second-largest destination in the Copa Airlines network, after the United States, operating from 10 cities in the country with more than 200 weekly flights to Panama. This makes it the international airline with the most connections from Colombia, transporting travelers easily to more than 20 destinations in the Caribbean and four destinations in Mexico, as well as to more than 40 destinations in South America.

Currently, Copa Airlines is the Latin American airline with the most destinations in the United States, serving 17 cities in that country. Recently, a new route to and from San Diego, California, was announced, which will begin operations on June 25th of this year, with four weekly flights. With this, the company strengthens international connectivity on the U.S. West Coast, reaching three destinations in the state of California.

Additionally, starting in September 2025, the airline will launch routes to Salta and Tucumán in Argentina, with three weekly flights each.

Why should you fly with Copa?

Onboard service includes drinks and snacks, regardless of the route or fare chosen by the passenger.

Carry-on baggage is always included, regardless of the route or fare chosen by the passenger.

Travelers can enjoy the ultimate comfort when flying with Copa Airlines, offering lie-flat seats and plenty of legroom on all its planes.

To provide travelers with a superior experience, the airline offers Business Class on all flights.

With Copa Airlines, travelers across the continent can enjoy the best connectivity, offering fast connections through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama, with more than 350 daily flights from the Hub to more than 85 destinations in the Americas and the Caribbean. During the connection, passengers do not have to go through immigration or customs procedures, and their baggage is checked through to their final destination.

In 2024, it was recognized by the renowned airline Cirium as the most punctual airline in Latin America, achieving the highest punctuality rate on the continent, surpassing all airlines in the region. This makes it the airline with the most awards for punctuality in the last decade.

Colombians can enjoy the Panama Stopover program, which allows them to make a stopover in Panama for between one and six nights, with the same ticket and at no additional cost to their airfare. This program was recently strengthened. Among the new features they can enjoy are the partnership with local hotels, restaurants, and attractions, as well as a revamped website that provides more interactive planning tools for their stay in Panama. For more information, visit www.stopoverinpanama.com

ConnectMiles is Copa Airlines' loyalty program, where travelers earn miles every time they travel. This way, Colombians can redeem them for future trips on Copa Airlines or any of the 24 additional airlines that are part of the Star Alliance global network, which serves more than 1,300 destinations in 193 countries.

Source: Copa Airlines.