How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?

For as low as R20 195, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 24h 05m. Airlines will cover 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).

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

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R10 975+ Flights from South Africa to Panama

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Round-trip from	R20 195
One-way from	R10 975
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R26 447

United Airlines
3/11-17/11
2 total stops
48h 04m total
South Africa to Panama

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14/11
3 total stops
50h 15m total
South Africa to Panama

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R8 508 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 545 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Panama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Panama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Sun 2/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/118:55PTY - CPT

2 stops48h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/9R20 213

Thu 6/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/118:55PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R22 540

Fri 7/118:00CPT - PTY

1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1122:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R24 658

Fri 7/117:55CPT - PTY

2 stops39h 35mAir France

Thu 13/1122:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mAir France

Deal found 17/9R25 023

Sat 25/100:45JNB - PTY

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/112:55PTY - JNB

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 318

Wed 5/117:55CPT - PTY

2 stops39h 35mKLM

Thu 13/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/9R25 579

Thu 6/1114:00CPT - PTY

2 stops33h 30mKLM

Thu 13/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/9R26 186

Sun 2/1115:25CPT - PTY

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/118:10PTY - CPT

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/9R28 426

Sun 26/1019:45JNB - PTY

2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/119:11PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R28 687

Fri 7/1123:45CPT - PTY

3 stops37h 09mKLM

Thu 13/1118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Deal found 17/9R28 861

Fri 7/1123:45CPT - PTY

3 stops37h 09mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1122:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R29 104

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Mon 3/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Sat 25/100:45JNB - PTY

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/112:55PTY - JNB

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 318

Wed 5/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1122:29PTY - CPT

1 stop34h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Tue 4/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1122:29PTY - CPT

1 stop34h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Wed 5/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/1119:10PTY - CPT

2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Sun 9/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Sun 9/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/119:11PTY - CPT

2 stops25h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Tue 4/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/118:16PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Thu 6/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 15/118:16PTY - CPT

2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Mon 3/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/118:55PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Fri 7/1120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop23h 41mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Wed 21/120:50CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/18:55PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Wed 5/1120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/119:11PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9R20 195

Sun 26/1019:45JNB - PTY

2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/119:11PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R28 687

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Sat 25/100:45JNB - PTY

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/112:55PTY - JNB

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R25 318

Sun 26/1019:45JNB - PTY

2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/119:11PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R28 687

One-way flights from South Africa to Panama
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Panama. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Fri 14/110:30CPT - PTY

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R10 975

Sat 15/117:55CPT - PTY

1 stop43h 15mAir France

Deal found 17/9R20 977

Sat 20/120:45JNB - PTY

3 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9R40 061

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22:29-16:10

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Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-13:31

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22:29-16:10

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R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/11

20:50-13:55

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Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 14/11

19:10-16:10

2 stops38h 00m

R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-20:35

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9:11-16:10

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R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-19:38

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9:11-18:00

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R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/11

8:16-18:00

2 stops26h 44m

R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

20:50-13:55

1 stop24h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 15/11

8:16-16:10

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R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-13:55

1 stop24h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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8:55-18:00

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R20 195

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

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Cape Town Intl

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20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

R20 195

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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 South Africa 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

1 386 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

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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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

1 468 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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

8 926 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 965 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 367 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 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.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?
For as low as R20 195, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 24h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11294 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Panama that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Panama flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Panama?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Panama.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Panama?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 281	AverageR22 793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 306	AverageR22 854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR23 407	AverageR27 013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR24 170	AverageR27 513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR36 547	AverageR39 062	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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