Cheap flights to Panama

When you are travelling from South Africa to Panama out of Cape Town, SA, you will find that the flights tend to be quite long. The shortest flight is 25h and 35m, while the longest flight will be 42h and 42m. The shortest flight out of Johannesburg is 23h and 30m. The longest flight out of the city is 42h. There are many reasons for the flight times to vary. The biggest of those will be stopovers. The number of stopovers a flight has, along with the duration of those stops will add to the overall flight time.

You will not find any direct flights that go from cities in South Africa to Panama. However, you can find some one-stop flights. Air France offers a one-stop flight that takes off from Cape Town International and has a layover of 2h and 55 m in Paris. If you are instead travelling out of Johannesburg, you can find one-stop flights from KLM. You will take off from OR Tambo International Airport and have a 1h 5m stopover in Amsterdam before heading to Tocumen International Airport in Panama.

There are several small airports in Panama that operate internal flights, such as Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Malek. Airlines that operate domestic flights include Copa Airlines and Air Panama. Flying can help to reach some distance locales, as well as islands that are best reached by air travel. Many bus companies leave from Panama City’s Albrook bus terminal and can reach many areas of the country. Renting a vehicle and driving is possible, as well, as most of the roads are in good condition. Taxis are available in the cities.

Panama is a country filled with things to see and do including exploring Panama City. The city has a historic old town area that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and that features colonial buildings and cobblestone streets. Panama City is also very modern and has nightlife and many places to dine. Visitors to Panama who like the outdoors might want to spend some time climbing Baru Volcano or getting to the top on the back of a horse. You may also want to experience the rainforest by heading to the Gamboa Tropical Rainforest Preserve. Visit beaches, dive and snorkel, and take a tour of Panama Viejo.

When you are travelling to Panama, you will want to make sure that you have a valid passport with you that is good for longer than your intended stay. You are allowed to stay in the country for up to 180 days. South Africans will not need to have a visa in order to enter Panama.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Panama on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Panama.

Panama City Panamá Pacifico Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama. One-way flights to Panama City Panamá Pacifico Airport typically cost R929, while return flights cost around R11 452.

A return flight to Panama will typically cost around R702, however they can be found for as little as R602.

For those looking to save time traveling to Panama, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 35 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Crowne Plaza Panama Airport is the closest property to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport).