R13 772+ Cheap flights to Panama City

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PTY
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Panama City in 2026

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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 23 March 2026.

Thu 7/519:25
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops48h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 14/513:49
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops34h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/3R22 529
Thu 7/514:45
JNB
-
PTY
3 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/518:31
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops31h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R23 209
Sun 3/522:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops27h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 10/57:55
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3R24 365
Tue 21/410:25
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops50h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 9/67:55
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R25 062
Tue 21/410:25
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops50h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 15/69:13
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R27 103
Mon 8/620:40
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops54h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/613:14
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops37h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R27 307
Tue 21/419:25
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops31h 35m
British Airways
Fri 12/621:30
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops52h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/3R27 324
Wed 22/421:15
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops53h 45m
British Airways
Sun 14/621:30
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops28h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/3R27 477
Wed 22/421:15
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops53h 45m
British Airways
Wed 10/621:30
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops28h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/3R27 494
Fri 5/619:25
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops55h 35m
British Airways
Sun 28/621:05
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 21/3R27 766
Thu 7/523:15
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops51h 30m
KLM
Thu 14/518:50
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop43h 30m
KLM
Deal found 23/3R28 310

Find flight deals to Panama City

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 23 March 2026.

Return from

R24 365

One-way from

R13 772

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 872
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 12m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R1 082 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R287 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

22:00-18:37

2 stops27h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R24 365

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

20:40-20:00

2 stops54h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 22/6

13:14-9:25

2 stops37h 11m

R27 307

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R28 446
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 28/6

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R28 446

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 15/6

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R28 446

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 22/6

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R28 973

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 28/6

18:50-11:05

2 stops33h 15m

R28 990

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

21:15-20:00

2 stops29h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

13:14-9:25

2 stops37h 11m

R29 041

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

14:45-17:00

3 stops33h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

4:25-10:20

3 stops22h 55m

R32 833
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:25-20:25

3 stops53h 00m

R15 065

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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 27 hours 37 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Panama City?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Panama City are British Airways, United Airlines 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 23 March 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.

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

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 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 869, while return flights cost around R7 345.

  • How much is a return flight to Panama City?

    A return flight to Panama City will typically cost around R9 522, however they can be found for as little as R7 345.

  • 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 (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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