How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Panama?

A quick flight from Johannesburg to Panama can take about 28h 10m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R28 178. 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 Air France, British Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Panama?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 11 days in advance to save up to 133% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 11 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Panama 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R8 382, or R32 273 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Panama?

January can be a great time to fly to Panama from Johannesburg with a flight ticket averaging about R25 804. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as R18 960. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Panama

Round-trip from	R26 523
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R30 374

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76h 15m total
Johannesburg to Panama

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 August 2025.

Thu 2/100:45JNB - PTY

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/122:55PTY - JNB

3 stops61h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R18 019

Thu 2/1021:20JNB - PTY

2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 14/128:16PTY - JNB

2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 145

Sun 5/1019:25JNB - PTY

2 stops49h 38mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/1015:15PTY - JNB

2 stops35h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/8R23 665

Sun 5/1021:20JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1015:30PTY - JNB

2 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R24 414

Sun 5/1018:50JNB - PTY

1 stop29h 55mAir France

Sun 12/1019:55PTY - JNB

1 stop29h 35mAir France

Deal found 21/8R26 035

Thu 18/1211:10JNB - PTY

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/19:45PTY - JNB

2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R26 523

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1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1019:55PTY - JNB

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R26 836

Thu 2/1021:15JNB - PTY

2 stops48h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 20/1216:45PTY - JNB

2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/8R27 847

Thu 2/1021:15JNB - PTY

2 stops48h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 16/1216:15PTY - JNB

2 stops32h 20mAmerican Airlines

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Thu 18/1211:10JNB - PTY

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/19:45PTY - JNB

2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R26 523

Sun 9/1119:35JNB - PTY

2 stops28h 10mBritish Airways

Thu 13/1114:43PTY - JNB

2 stops36h 42mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/8R28 178

Sun 9/1123:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mKLM

Thu 13/1118:45PTY - JNB

2 stops34h 05mKLM

Deal found 22/8R32 343

Mon 15/1222:00JNB - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/110:26PTY - JNB

2 stops40h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R35 201

Sun 9/1118:50JNB - PTY

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Mon 15/1223:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/122:20PTY - JNB

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8R42 659

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Fri 19/1221:20JNB - PTY

2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R46 144

Thu 18/1215:25JNB - PTY

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R50 414

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1 stop29h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/8R57 036

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JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

11:10-16:55

2 stops36h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/1

9:45-8:15

2 stops39h 30m

R26 523

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 13/11

14:43-10:25

2 stops36h 42m

R28 178

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

18:50-7:41

3 stops43h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 13/11

15:30-16:35

2 stops42h 05m

R31 106

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 13/11

18:45-11:50

2 stops34h 05m

R32 343

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/1

10:26-9:30

2 stops40h 04m

R35 201

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/1

22:20-11:50

1 stop30h 30m

R42 659

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

21:20-6:40

2 stops40h 20m

R46 144

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

15:25-19:25

3 stops35h 00m

R50 414

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

R57 036

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Air France, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to Panama by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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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

1 469 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

8 937 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 953 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 302 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Panama?
A quick flight from Johannesburg to Panama can take about 28h 10m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R28 178. 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.

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United Airlines	CheapestR19 253	AverageR23 665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 373	AverageR23 161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR22 786	AverageR27 393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR24 984	AverageR29 423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Emirates	CheapestR32 374	AverageR38 343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR36 676	AverageR39 990	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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