How long is the flight from Cape Town to Panama?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Panama in about 27h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Panama are separated by a distance of 11294 km.

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

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 airlines that fly from Cape Town to Panama?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Panama are Air France, KLM and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Panama?

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Panama. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Panama that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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.

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

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

R11 991+ Flights from Cape Town to Panama

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Panama

Round-trip from	R20 250
One-way from	R11 991
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R27 365

United Airlines
18/11-26/11
3 total stops
49h 46m total
Cape Town to Panama

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22/2
3 total stops
47h 25m total
Cape Town to Panama

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R36 148 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 782 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 18/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/117:50PTY - CPT

2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Sat 22/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1118:41PTY - CPT

1 stop38h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R22 610

Wed 19/117:55CPT - PTY

1 stop43h 15mAir France

Thu 27/1122:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mAir France

Deal found 15/9R24 953

Fri 21/117:55CPT - PTY

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1118:45PTY - CPT

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R25 074

Fri 21/117:55CPT - PTY

2 stops39h 35mAir France

Wed 26/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mAir France

Deal found 15/9R25 630

Thu 20/1115:20CPT - PTY

2 stops35h 50mAir France

Fri 28/1122:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mAir France

Deal found 15/9R25 699

Fri 21/118:00CPT - PTY

1 stop39h 30mKLM

Wed 26/1118:45PTY - CPT

1 stop44h 10mKLM

Deal found 15/9R25 734

Thu 20/1115:20CPT - PTY

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R26 254

Fri 21/1123:45CPT - PTY

3 stops37h 09mKLM

Fri 28/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9R28 042

Sun 23/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/1122:29PTY - CPT

1 stop34h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R32 605

Fri 21/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop40h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 24/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R49 073

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Wed 19/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1122:29PTY - CPT

1 stop34h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Fri 21/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1118:41PTY - CPT

1 stop38h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Fri 21/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Tue 18/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Thu 27/1119:10PTY - CPT

2 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Tue 18/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/117:50PTY - CPT

2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Mon 17/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Wed 26/118:55PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Wed 19/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Fri 21/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/1118:41PTY - CPT

1 stop38h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

Tue 18/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/1122:29PTY - CPT

1 stop34h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R20 250

One-way flights from Cape Town to Panama
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Panama. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 22/20:30CPT - PTY

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R11 991

Mon 2/37:00CPT - PTY

3 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 951

Sat 28/212:40CPT - PTY

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 138

Fri 6/39:25CPT - PTY

3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 179

Wed 25/217:15CPT - PTY

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R17 509

Fri 27/217:15CPT - PTY

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 081

Sat 7/312:40CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 463

Sun 8/317:15CPT - PTY

2 stops45h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R18 689

Thu 26/212:35CPT - PTY

2 stops57h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9R18 810

Tue 24/28:00CPT - PTY

1 stop42h 55mKLM

Deal found 15/9R19 105

Mon 23/215:20CPT - PTY

2 stops35h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/9R19 279

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/11

22:29-16:10

1 stop34h 41m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-20:35

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/11

18:41-16:10

1 stop38h 29m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-20:35

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/11

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/11

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 27/11

19:10-18:00

2 stops39h 50m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-20:35

2 stops30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 28/11

7:50-18:00

2 stops27h 10m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 26/11

8:55-18:00

2 stops26h 05m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

20:50-13:55

1 stop24h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/11

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 28/11

18:41-16:10

1 stop38h 29m

R20 250

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

20:50-19:38

2 stops29h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/11

22:29-16:10

1 stop34h 41m

R20 250

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Cape Town to Panama 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.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 929 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Panama?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to Panama. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Panama?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Panama in about 27h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Cape Town and Panama are separated by a distance of 11294 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Panama that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Panama flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Panama?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Panama?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Panama 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR18 268	AverageR22 347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR23 390	AverageR26 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR24 152	AverageR25 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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