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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Panama City from R11 946

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PTY
Jun 3 — Jun 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Panama City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Panama City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Sun 3/520:00
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops31h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 10/59:13
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops24h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 818
Wed 11/1120:50
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop30h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 26/1116:41
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops42h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5R20 884
Sat 5/1215:05
CPT
-
PTY
3 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/1217:50
PTY
-
CPT
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5R25 653
Sun 17/523:15
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop24h 35m
KLM
Wed 27/518:50
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop43h 35m
KLM
Deal found 1/5R28 527

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Panama City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Panama City (PTY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R28 527

One-way from

R11 946

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R21 350
KLM
  • KLM
  • 17/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Panama City
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R64 108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R22 039 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 527

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

19:30-12:13

2 stops47h 43m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 21/6

21:05-10:15

2 stops54h 10m

R28 959

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

17:55-19:31

2 stops56h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 27/5

19:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

R29 408
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

19:50-19:31

1 stop30h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/9

9:45-17:10

1 stop24h 25m

R33 030

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

13:15-19:35

2 stops61h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/9

13:24-17:30

2 stops45h 06m

R33 611
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

15:05-14:15

3 stops54h 10m

R14 870
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

R20 752

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

18:25-10:06

3 stops46h 41m

R82 807

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

19:50-14:04

1 stop25h 14m

R86 080

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Panama City

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Panama City?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Panama City (average of R18 791). Flying from Cape Town to Panama City in January is currently the most expensive (average of R38 313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Panama City?

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 4 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France and 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.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 583 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 583 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 583 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 680 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,1

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Panama City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to Panama City will take you 24h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Panama City round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Panama City, with prices starting at R19 084. Another option worth looking into is Air France, starting at R24 087 round trip. United Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Panama City?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Panama City (average of R18 791). Flying from Cape Town to Panama City in January is currently the most expensive (average of R38 313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Panama City on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Panama City. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 May 2026.
United Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Panama City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Panama City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR19 084AverageR21 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR24 087AverageR24 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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