How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?

For as low as R26 050, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 26h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12194 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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?

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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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 25 December 2025.

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/18:55PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R23 901

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - PTY

2 stops55h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/116:41PTY - JNB

2 stops42h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12R24 384

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - PTY

2 stops50h 08mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/122:29PTY - JNB

2 stops37h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R31 680

Mon 29/1223:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mKLM

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 25/12R37 176

Sun 28/1223:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mKLM

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 23/12R37 709

Mon 29/1219:20JNB - PTY

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/12R38 309

Best flights from South Africa to Panama
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Panama that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 December 2025.

Fri 23/120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops29h 48mUnited Airlines

Fri 30/18:55PTY - CPT

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R19 421

Tue 20/123:59JNB - PTY

1 stop26h 56mKLM

Wed 24/618:50PTY - JNB

1 stop43h 45mKLM

Deal found 23/12R26 050

Fri 6/28:00CPT - PTY

1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/222:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R27 616

Fri 6/220:50CPT - PTY

1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 13/211:35PTY - CPT

2 stops45h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R19 454

Fri 13/222:00JNB - PTY

2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 27/27:55PTY - JNB

2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R21 853

Fri 13/219:20JNB - PTY

2 stops28h 10mKLM

Fri 27/218:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 24/12R26 417

Wed 18/323:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mKLM

Sun 29/321:55PTY - JNB

2 stops40h 25mKLM

Deal found 25/12R26 450

Tue 20/119:45JNB - PTY

2 stops55h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 24/622:29PTY - JNB

2 stops59h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12R24 235

Thu 5/220:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/222:29PTY - CPT

2 stops36h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/12R31 247

Thu 21/519:50CPT - PTY

2 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 25/59:13PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R31 280

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Panama
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Panama. Data last updated 25 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 28/1222:00JNB - PTY

2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/18:55PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R23 901

Mon 29/1219:45JNB - PTY

2 stops55h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/116:41PTY - JNB

2 stops42h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12R24 384

Tue 20/119:45JNB - PTY

2 stops55h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 24/622:29PTY - JNB

2 stops59h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/12R24 235

Tue 20/123:59JNB - PTY

1 stop26h 56mKLM

Wed 24/618:50PTY - JNB

1 stop43h 45mKLM

Deal found 23/12R26 050

Fri 23/120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 30/118:41PTY - CPT

1 stop38h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R19 421

Fri 23/123:45CPT - PTY

3 stops37h 16mKLM

Fri 30/118:45PTY - CPT

2 stops28h 05mKLM

Deal found 24/12R38 809

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 25 December 2025.

Thu 5/216:40JNB - PTY

3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12R10 427

Sun 22/319:45JNB - PTY

2 stops53h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/12R54 132

Sun 22/320:45JNB - PTY

1 stop27h 00mCondor

Deal found 23/12R68 440

Find flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Round-trip from	R19 421
One-way from	R10 427
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R28 332

United Airlines
23/1-30/1
3 total stops
65h 46m total
South Africa to Panama

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5/2
3 total stops
39h 00m total
South Africa to Panama

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R7 270 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 455 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fri 23/1

20:50-19:38

2 stops29h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 30/1

8:55-18:00

2 stops26h 05m

R19 421

Cape TownPanama City

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-20:35

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/2

11:35-16:10

2 stops45h 35m

R19 454

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-20:35

2 stops29h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/2

7:55-18:35

2 stops27h 40m

R21 853

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

19:45-20:27

2 stops55h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/6

22:29-17:25

2 stops59h 56m

R24 235

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

23:59-19:55

1 stop26h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/6

18:50-21:35

1 stop43h 45m

R26 050

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-16:30

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/2

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R26 417

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 29/3

21:55-21:20

2 stops40h 25m

R26 450

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

8:00-16:30

1 stop39h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R27 616

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:29-18:00

2 stops36h 31m

R31 247

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:50-20:41

2 stops31h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 25/5

9:13-15:20

1 stop23h 07m

R31 280

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Panama (average of R7 878). Flying from South Africa to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of R21 053). 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.

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

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from South Africa to Panama by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air France

7,4

Good

1 513 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 114 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 617 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 434 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?
For as low as R26 050, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 26h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12194 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Panama (average of R7 878). Flying from South Africa to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of R21 053). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Panama

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestR17 534	AverageR21 457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 517	AverageR21 814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR22 451	AverageR25 517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR23 183	AverageR25 458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

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