Find flights
Airlines
Travel Guide

R12 474+ Cheap flights to Panama City

— PTY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Panama City in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights to Panama City

Tue 8/1222:00 -
2 stops29h 27m
Wed 30/1216:41 -
2 stops42h 54m
Deal found 16/9R20 193
Sun 15/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 02m
Wed 25/1122:29 -
2 stops37h 06m
Deal found 14/9R20 307
Wed 28/1010:25 -
2 stops39h 37m
Sat 14/1110:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 12/9R20 860
Tue 27/1019:35 -
2 stops28h 30m
Fri 13/1118:35 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 12/9R21 740
Tue 27/1019:45 -
2 stops49h 11m
Fri 13/1110:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 12/9R21 935
Sun 18/1019:00 -
2 stops32h 41m
Tue 27/1015:41 -
2 stops43h 54m
Deal found 14/9R22 000
Thu 10/1219:55 -
1 stop30h 50m
Sun 3/121:30 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 15/9R22 016
Tue 29/922:00 -
1 stop28h 31m
Tue 6/109:45 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 14/9R22 358

Find flight deals to Panama City

Return from

R20 193

One-way from

R12 474

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 251
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/12-30/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 21m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
Search Deals
27/1-31/12
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R253 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R341 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Panama City that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

5:45-9:10

3 stops34h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 474

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/3

16:40-9:10

3 stops47h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 506

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

13:25-20:08

2 stops37h 43m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 877

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:55-13:02

2 stops47h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 988

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

10:05-8:11

2 stops53h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 720

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/3

22:00-19:02

1 stop28h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 29/3

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R20 209

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

22:00-14:45

2 stops47h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/12

16:41-18:35

2 stops42h 54m

R20 453
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R21 528

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R21 528

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R21 544

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

Showing 1-10 of 13 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Panama City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Panama City with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Panama City

How long is the flight to Panama City?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Panama City takes 28 hours 31 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 and British Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R18 829
British Airways
British Airways
From R19 301

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama City?

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

Rainfall in Panama City 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and British 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.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 214 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 229 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 214 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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 790, while return flights cost around R7 479.

  • How much is a return flight to Panama City?

    A return flight to Panama City will typically cost around R15 611, however they can be found for as little as R7 479.

  • 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 (28 hours 31 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Search flights to Panama City by cabin class

First Class flights to Panama City
Business Class flights to Panama City
Prem Economy Class flights to Panama City
Economy Class flights to Panama City

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Panama City?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Panama City today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Panama City?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Panama City.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Panama City with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Panama City shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Panama City become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Panama City flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.