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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Panama City from R20 360

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — PTY
Sep 1 — Sep 81
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 2 August 2026.

Wed 7/1018:25
CPT
-
PTY
3 stops29h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 28/109:30
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/7R21 022
Wed 7/1017:55
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1017:50
PTY
-
CPT
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R23 668
Sun 13/923:15
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/916:25
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7R27 935
Sun 13/99:55
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops40h 50m
Air France
Sun 20/916:25
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops46h 45m
Air France
Deal found 30/7R28 117
Fri 11/97:40
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop40h 10m
KLM
Fri 18/918:50
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop43h 35m
KLM
Deal found 28/7R28 217

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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 022

One-way from

R20 360

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 302
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/10-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Panama City
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 09m total
  • Cape Town to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R61 270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R26 241 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

18:25-17:10

3 stops29h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 28/10

9:30-18:00

1 stop25h 30m

R21 022

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

17:55-19:20

2 stops32h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 28/10

17:50-7:35

3 stops30h 45m

R23 668

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 382

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-19:35

2 stops31h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 20/9

10:10-10:15

3 stops41h 05m

R28 432

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

16:35-18:40

2 stops33h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

20:25-13:00

3 stops33h 35m

R38 719
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

20:00-8:09

2 stops43h 09m

R20 360

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Panama City

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Panama City chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 306.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Panama City, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Panama City, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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 2 August 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
7,5
Good
1 633 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

The crew was very friendly and one even suggested i look outside the window so I can see the Swiss Alps! I was not expecting food on our 2.5hour flight - sample of 3 kinds of sandwiches (super soft bread) and 2 mini apple filled donuts that was so good. Air france is my new favorite airline!
Air France
7,5
Good
1 633 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 633 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

The crew was very friendly and one even suggested i look outside the window so I can see the Swiss Alps! I was not expecting food on our 2.5hour flight - sample of 3 kinds of sandwiches (super soft bread) and 2 mini apple filled donuts that was so good. Air france is my new favorite airline!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 062 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 633 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Carlie,Jun 2026

ATH - CDG

The crew was very friendly and one even suggested i look outside the window so I can see the Swiss Alps! I was not expecting food on our 2.5hour flight - sample of 3 kinds of sandwiches (super soft bread) and 2 mini apple filled donuts that was so good. Air france is my new favorite airline!

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 29h 45m. 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 112. Another option worth looking into is Air France, starting at R23 978 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.

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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 2 August 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 2 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR19 112AverageR20 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR23 978AverageR24 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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