How long is the flight from Cape Town to Panama?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Cape Town to Panama in about 24h 31m. 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 is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Panama?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Panama from Cape Town. Prices for January average R24 028 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R18 515. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a January flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in October

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.

R10 849+ Flights from Cape Town to Panama

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Panama

Round-trip from	R20 326
One-way from	R10 849
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R24 686

United Airlines
5/10-12/10
3 total stops
65h 16m total
Cape Town to Panama

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7/10
3 total stops
56h 00m total
Cape Town to Panama

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R31 330 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 438 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 23 August 2025.

Sun 5/1020:00CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 326

Thu 28/819:50CPT - PTY

1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/99:13PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 343

Sun 28/920:00CPT - PTY

1 stop31h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R22 875

Sun 28/923:15CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Sun 19/1018:50PTY - CPT

1 stop43h 35mKLM

Deal found 22/8R25 495

Sun 5/1016:35CPT - PTY

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/103:20PTY - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R38 084

Thu 28/85:45CPT - PTY

3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/920:10PTY - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R39 456

Best flights from Cape Town to Panama
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Panama that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Sun 5/1020:00CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 326

Sun 28/923:15CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Sun 19/1018:50PTY - CPT

1 stop43h 35mKLM

Deal found 22/8R25 495

Sun 5/1016:35CPT - PTY

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/103:20PTY - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R38 084

Sun 28/920:00CPT - PTY

1 stop31h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R22 875

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Panama
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Panama. Data last updated 23 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 28/819:50CPT - PTY

2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/99:13PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 343

Thu 28/85:45CPT - PTY

3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/920:10PTY - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R39 456

Sun 28/920:00CPT - PTY

1 stop31h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R22 875

Sun 28/923:15CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Sun 19/1018:50PTY - CPT

1 stop43h 35mKLM

Deal found 22/8R25 495

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 23 August 2025.

Tue 7/1015:30CPT - PTY

3 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R10 849

Tue 7/1023:15CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Deal found 23/8R19 288

Thu 18/1220:25CPT - PTY

3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R45 574

Fri 19/126:30CPT - PTY

3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R56 265

Thu 18/129:30CPT - PTY

2 stops66h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/8R57 232

Thu 18/128:50CPT - PTY

1 stop42h 20mAir France

Deal found 23/8R78 489

Fri 19/128:00CPT - PTY

1 stop39h 30mKLM

Deal found 23/8R83 834

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/10

15:35-15:20

2 stops40h 45m

R20 326

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:00-20:34

1 stop31h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 19/10

15:35-15:20

2 stops40h 45m

R22 875

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 19/10

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R25 495

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

16:35-21:10

3 stops35h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 11/10

3:20-21:45

3 stops35h 25m

R38 084

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

15:30-16:30

3 stops56h 00m

R10 849

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

R19 288

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

20:25-8:50

3 stops43h 25m

R45 574

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/12

6:30-14:00

3 stops38h 30m

R56 265

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

9:30-20:35

2 stops66h 05m

R57 232

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/12

8:50-20:10

1 stop42h 20m

R78 489

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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

1 387 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 471 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 935 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 387 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 24h 31m. 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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United Airlines	CheapestR18 510	AverageR22 644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestR20 581	AverageR26 443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR24 473	AverageR26 263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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