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

Departing from Cape Town to Panama City will take you 29h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Panama City round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at R18 829.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama City ranges from 10.0 - 340.0 inches 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.

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).

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

When flying from Cape Town to Panama City, 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 Cape Town to Panama City that include hotel bookings?

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

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Panama City.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 19/1

12:35-1:20

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Wed 20/1

20:50-20:02

1 stop30h 12m

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0:00-7:00

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Cape TownPanama City

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Sat 9/1

12:00-19:45

2 stops38h 45m

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0:00-7:00

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Cape TownPanama City

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Cape TownPanama City

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16:35-20:25

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22:20-11:50

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Cape TownPanama City

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19:50-18:37

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9:13-15:20

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20:25-14:10

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Panama City?

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Panama City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Panama City?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 993.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Panama City?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 31m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Panama City?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 7h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama City

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Cape Town to Panama City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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.

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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.

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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Panama City?
Departing from Cape Town to Panama City will take you 29h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Panama City round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at R18 829.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Panama City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Panama City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Panama City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Panama City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Panama City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Panama City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Panama City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Panama City?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 993.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Panama City?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 31m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Panama City?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 7h 53m.

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