How long is the flight from Cape Town to Panama?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Panama in about 31h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 13m. Cape Town and Panama are separated by a distance of 11294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to PA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Panama as you normally would.

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.

R19 675+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Panama

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44h 15m total
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CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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Thu 31/12

6:30-19:45

2 stops44h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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0:00-7:00

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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15:05-6:27

2 stops46h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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0:00-7:00

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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17:25-19:45

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0:00-7:00

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

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Sun 1/11

9:55-6:29

2 stops27h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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12:02-12:40

1 stop17h 38m

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Cape TownPanama City

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Fri 1/1

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Panama City Tocumen Intl

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0:00-7:00

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1 stop34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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22:20-11:50

1 stop30h 30m

R31 957

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-20:27

2 stops31h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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9:45-12:40

2 stops43h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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.

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Dane,Jan 2026

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It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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7,4

Good

10 220 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 Turkish Airlines and United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Panama in about 31h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 13m. Cape Town and Panama are separated by a distance of 11294 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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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