How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Panama?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Panama can take about 28h 38m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 952. The distance from Johannesburg to Panama is about 12194 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 Johannesburg to Panama?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Panama, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, British Airways or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to PA?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Panama?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Panama.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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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Round-trip from	R19 937
One-way from	R12 430
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R22 359

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Panama?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Panama (average of R14 168). Flying from Johannesburg to Panama in August is currently the most expensive (average of R25 722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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6,7

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8,0

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Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Panama?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Panama can take about 28h 38m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R19 952. The distance from Johannesburg to Panama is about 12194 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Panama that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Panama flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Panama?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Panama.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Panama?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Panama?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Panama (average of R14 168). Flying from Johannesburg to Panama in August is currently the most expensive (average of R25 722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	CheapestR18 531	AverageR21 120	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
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