How long is the flight from Panama City to Cape Town?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Panama City to Cape Town in about 62h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Panama City and Cape Town is about 11294 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PTY to CPT?

When flying from Panama City to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Cape Town?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Cape Town?

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Round-trip from	R15 489
One-way from	R11 186
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 102

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2 total stops
57h 32m total
Panama City to Cape Town

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Cape Town (average of R15 473). Flying from Panama City to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R33 735). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How long is the flight from Panama City to Cape Town?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Panama City to Cape Town in about 62h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Panama City and Cape Town is about 11294 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Panama City to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Panama City to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Panama City to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama City to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama City to Cape Town?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Panama City to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama City to Cape Town (average of R15 473). Flying from Panama City to Cape Town in March is currently the most expensive (average of R33 735). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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