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R21 719+ Cheap flights to Panama

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— PTY
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

Flights to Panama in 2025

Find the latest flights to Panama in 2025, 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 2 July 2025.

Return from

R21 719

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R31 821
29/9-5/10
  • 29/9-5/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Panama City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R72 188 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 671 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Panama. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 July 2025.

Mon 29/99:50JNB - PTY
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/103:20PTY - JNB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R21 719
Wed 6/819:00JNB - PTY
2 stops48h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 14/89:13PTY - JNB
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6R25 563
Mon 29/918:50JNB - PTY
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Mon 6/1019:55PTY - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Deal found 30/6R27 572
Wed 6/817:55JNB - PTY
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 14/820:00PTY - JNB
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R38 890

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Return

Price

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

9:50-0:45

2 stops21h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 5/10

3:20-7:00

2 stops20h 40m

R21 719

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:00-12:56

2 stops48h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 14/8

9:13-17:45

2 stops25h 32m

R25 563

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

18:50-17:45

1 stop29h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 6/10

19:55-8:30

1 stop29h 35m

R27 572

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

17:55-18:20

2 stops31h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 14/8

20:00-10:35

1 stop31h 35m

R38 890

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Deals found on 30/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Panama

How long is the flight to Panama?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Panama takes 24 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Panama 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?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Panama are United Airlines, KLM and Air France.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R1 053
KLM
KLM
From R1 308
Air France
Air France
From R1 434
British Airways
British Airways
From R1 112

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Panama?

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

Rainfall in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Panama 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 when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Panama by month

Plan your trip to Panama by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Panama, 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 are the most popular places to fly to in Panama?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Panama in the last few years. This data was updated on 2 July 2025.
The most popular places in Panama to fly to are Panama City and David.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. 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. Reviews last updated 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France, United Airlines, andTurkish 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.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 472 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 472 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 858 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 891 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Food

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

FAQs about flying to Panama

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Panama 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 on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Panama?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Panama.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama?

    Panama City Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Panama. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost R7 345, while return flights cost around R5 797.

  • How much is a return flight to Panama?

    A return flight to Panama will typically cost around R510, however they can be found for as little as R329.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Panama depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Panama, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 35 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. Orho Hotel Boutique Panama Tocumen Airport Free Shuttle Highway Round Trip 15 Minuts is the closest property to Panama City Tocumen Intl (0,0 km away from Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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