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R19 824+ Cheap flights to Panama

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PTY
Aug 5 — Aug 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Panama in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Panama. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 July 2026.

Sun 5/722:00
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop28h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 12/722:29
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops61h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7R20 019
Sat 8/822:00
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop37h 04m
United Airlines
Tue 18/818:41
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops40h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7R22 388
Sat 18/719:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops40h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 1/815:30
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops44h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7R26 703
Sat 18/718:50
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/818:50
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R30 207
Sat 18/723:15
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops51h 30m
KLM
Sat 1/818:50
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop43h 30m
KLM
Deal found 4/7R30 580
Sun 5/716:40
JNB
-
PTY
3 stops44h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/717:55
PTY
-
JNB
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R31 959

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Find the latest flights to Panama in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 July 2026.

Return from

R22 388

One-way from

R19 824

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R20 068
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/8-18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 53m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
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20/7
  • 20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R559 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R472 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

22:55-18:30

1 stop36h 35m

R22 388

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

19:00-4:04

2 stops40h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/8

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R26 703

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/8

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R30 580
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 14/10

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R32 056

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

10:25-14:15

3 stops34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

4:25-22:25

3 stops35h 00m

R34 620
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

20:55-12:14

2 stops46h 19m

R26 881

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Panama

How long is the flight to Panama?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Panama takes 27 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Panama from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Panama?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Panama are United Airlines, British Airways and KLM.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 746
British Airways
British Airways
From R18 668
Air France
Air France
From R23 519
KLM
KLM
From R24 521

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Panama are British Airways, United Airlines and KLM.

Rainfall in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama ranges from 10.0 - 340.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 340.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Panama when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Panama?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Panama in the last few years. This data was updated on 6 July 2026.
The most popular places in Panama to fly to are Panama City and David.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama. Reviews last updated 6 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andBritish Airways to Panama by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 940 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 095 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

FAQs about flying to Panama

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Panama if I am willing to have stopovers?

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Panama?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost R1 783, while return flights cost around R8 924.

  • How much is a return flight to Panama?

    A return flight to Panama will typically cost around R14 811, however they can be found for as little as R8 924.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Panama depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Panama, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (27 hours 37 minutes).

  • Does Panama City Tocumen Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Panama City Tocumen Intl?

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

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