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R18 774+ Cheap flights to Panama City

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— PTY
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Panama City in 2026

Find the latest flights to Panama City 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 19 January 2026.

Return from

R19 365

One-way from

R21 693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R18 905
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 24m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R301 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R303 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Panama City. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Thu 22/10:45
JNB
-
PTY
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/117:50
PTY
-
JNB
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R18 774
Wed 4/219:45
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops50h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 20/29:11
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R19 365
Thu 29/10:45
JNB
-
PTY
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/217:50
PTY
-
JNB
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R20 726
Tue 20/119:45
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops45h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 24/618:06
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops41h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/1R23 267
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop23h 31m
KLM
Thu 19/218:45
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop44h 20m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R24 857
Tue 30/69:25
JNB
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PTY
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/718:28
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R24 923
Thu 29/119:20
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/222:05
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop41h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R25 579
Tue 20/123:59
JNB
-
PTY
1 stop23h 31m
KLM
Wed 24/618:50
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop43h 45m
KLM
Deal found 18/1R25 595
Wed 21/119:20
JNB
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PTY
2 stops32h 00m
Air France
Sun 25/122:20
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Air France
Deal found 18/1R25 726

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Price

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-14:45

2 stops50h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 18/2

18:41-18:35

2 stops40h 54m

R19 365

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-14:45

2 stops50h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 20/2

9:11-18:35

2 stops26h 24m

R19 365

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

0:45-8:50

3 stops39h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/2

17:50-14:40

3 stops37h 50m

R20 726

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

9:25-10:10

3 stops31h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 20/7

18:28-8:35

2 stops31h 07m

R24 923

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:20-16:30

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/2

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R25 185

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 18/2

22:05-22:05

1 stop41h 00m

R25 579

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 20/2

22:20-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

R25 579

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:20-20:10

1 stop31h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/2

22:05-22:05

1 stop41h 00m

R25 579

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:20-20:10

1 stop31h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 20/2

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R25 579

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:20-16:30

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 20/2

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R25 890

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Best time to book a flight to Panama City

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Panama City

When is the best time to book a flight to Panama City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Panama City. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Panama City, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Panama City?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Panama City takes 26 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Panama City 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 City?

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

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R17 261
KLM
KLM
From R22 102
British Airways
British Airways
From R18 229
Air France
Air France
From R22 822

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama City?

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

Rainfall in Panama City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City 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 City when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Panama City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama City, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama City. 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 City. Reviews last updated 19 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines 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
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 176 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 689 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

FAQs about flying to Panama City

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Panama City?

    If you book a flight to Panama City, you will be flying into Tocumen Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is located 18,4 km from the centre of Panama City.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Panama City 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 City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Panama City?

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

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

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama City. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost R1 802, while return flights cost around R7 084.

  • How much is a return flight to Panama City?

    A return flight to Panama City will typically cost around R9 183, however they can be found for as little as R7 084.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Panama City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Panama City, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 56 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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