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Cheap flights from South Africa to Panama from R12 014

JNB — PTY
Dec 8 — Dec 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Panama

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Panama

Thu 5/1120:50 -
2 stops29h 48m
Thu 12/1116:41 -
2 stops64h 29m
Deal found 4/11R20 733
Tue 1/1215:35 -
1 stop21h 46m
Tue 8/1211:56 -
1 stop17h 49m
Deal found 3/11R20 799
Fri 6/1120:50 -
2 stops27h 18m
Fri 13/1118:30 -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 5/11R20 930
Wed 11/1115:05 -
2 stops35h 57m
Tue 26/119:28 -
2 stops40h 07m
Deal found 7/11R21 260
Thu 10/1215:05 -
2 stops35h 57m
Thu 24/128:55 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 3/11R21 441
Tue 1/1222:00 -
2 stops28h 38m
Tue 8/129:11 -
2 stops41h 29m
Deal found 3/11R22 463
Tue 8/1219:45 -
2 stops55h 56m
Wed 30/1223:55 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 8/11R22 776
Mon 21/1222:00 -
2 stops29h 27m
Thu 14/111:35 -
2 stops48h 00m
Deal found 8/11R22 925
Tue 15/1219:55 -
1 stop30h 50m
Tue 29/1221:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 3/11R24 556
Thu 5/1115:40 -
2 stops32h 35m
Thu 12/1118:10 -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 3/11R26 633
Wed 11/1120:50 -
2 stops30h 37m
Mon 28/1210:00 -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 5/11R26 929
Sun 29/118:30 -
2 stops43h 05m
Fri 4/1222:30 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 4/11R30 176

Find flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Round-trip from

R20 799

One-way from

R12 014

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R10 762
1/12-8/12
  • 1/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • South Africa to Panama
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27/1-31/12
  • 27/1-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 25m total
  • South Africa to Panama
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 560 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 721 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

22:15-20:25

2 stops53h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 525
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

18:50-17:10

1 stop29h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-7:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 162

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

15:05-20:02

2 stops35h 57m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 26/1

19:28-18:35

2 stops40h 07m

R21 260

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/12

15:05-20:02

2 stops35h 57m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 24/12

8:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

R21 441

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

10:25-20:02

2 stops40h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 16/2

8:06-18:35

2 stops51h 29m

R21 441

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

19:45-20:41

2 stops55h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/12

23:55-18:35

1 stop35h 40m

R22 776

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/12

9:11-9:40

2 stops41h 29m

R24 704

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/12

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 14/1

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R26 451

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

17:15-20:05

1 stop33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/2

22:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

R26 501

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

17:15-17:10

2 stops30h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/12

22:00-23:00

1 stop42h 00m

R31 874

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Panama

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Panama (average of R10 762). Flying from South Africa to Panama in August is currently the most expensive (average of R26 600). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 469 reviews
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Food

6,7

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 469 reviews
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 469 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,7

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?

    For as low as R26 501, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 33h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11294 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Panama?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Panama (average of R10 762). Flying from South Africa to Panama in August is currently the most expensive (average of R26 600). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Panama

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Top airline flying from South Africa to Panama

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR19 100AverageR21 136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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