How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?

For as low as R24 038, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 30h 45m. 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.

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.

R19 504+ Flights from South Africa to Panama

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Round-trip from	R24 038
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R27 853

United Airlines
14/1-21/1
4 total stops
56h 15m total
South Africa to Panama

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 257 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 1 December 2025.

Mon 15/1213:45JNB - PTY

2 stops32h 57mQatar Airways

Tue 6/114:27PTY - JNB

2 stops35h 13mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/11R44 278

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - PTY

2 stops27h 11mKLM

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 30/11R45 886

Mon 15/1219:20JNB - PTY

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11R46 759

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 1 December 2025.

Mon 11/59:50JNB - PTY

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 24/53:20PTY - JNB

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/11R19 504

Wed 14/120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/19:30PTY - CPT

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/11R24 038

Thu 5/215:20CPT - PTY

2 stops35h 50mAir France

Mon 9/222:20PTY - CPT

1 stop24h 30mAir France

Deal found 29/11R25 698

Thu 15/122:00JNB - PTY

2 stops48h 52mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/116:50PTY - JNB

2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/12R26 160

Mon 11/523:15JNB - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Mon 25/518:50PTY - JNB

1 stop43h 30mKLM

Deal found 29/11R26 621

Mon 11/522:00JNB - PTY

2 stops27h 37mUnited Airlines

Mon 25/57:55PTY - JNB

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/11R26 331

Thu 5/214:00CPT - PTY

2 stops33h 30mKLM

Mon 9/222:20PTY - CPT

2 stops64h 35mKLM

Deal found 29/11R26 827

Thu 12/319:35JNB - PTY

2 stops48h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 16/315:13PTY - JNB

2 stops36h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/11R27 015

Tue 13/10:30CPT - PTY

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/12:55PTY - CPT

3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11R27 460

Thu 12/319:20JNB - PTY

1 stop31h 50mAir France

Mon 16/322:20PTY - JNB

1 stop30h 50mAir France

Deal found 30/11R27 682

Thu 12/323:59JNB - PTY

1 stop23h 31mKLM

Mon 16/318:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 28/11R27 648

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Mon 15/1213:45JNB - PTY

2 stops32h 57mQatar Airways

Tue 6/114:27PTY - JNB

2 stops35h 13mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/11R44 278

Mon 15/1223:59JNB - PTY

2 stops27h 11mKLM

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 30/11R45 886

Mon 15/1219:20JNB - PTY

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11R46 759

Tue 13/10:30CPT - PTY

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/12:55PTY - CPT

3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11R27 460

Wed 14/120:50CPT - PTY

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/19:30PTY - CPT

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/11R24 038

Thu 15/122:00JNB - PTY

2 stops48h 52mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/116:50PTY - JNB

2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/12R26 160

Thu 15/119:20JNB - PTY

1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12R29 102

Thu 15/123:59JNB - PTY

2 stops27h 11mKLM

Thu 22/118:45PTY - JNB

1 stop44h 20mKLM

Deal found 1/12R30 300

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JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

9:50-0:45

2 stops21h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 24/5

3:20-7:05

2 stops20h 45m

R19 504

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

20:50-20:35

2 stops30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 21/1

9:30-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

R24 038

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R25 698

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:00-15:52

2 stops48h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 22/1

16:50-10:25

2 stops34h 35m

R26 160

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:00-18:37

2 stops27h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 25/5

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R26 331

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 25/5

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R26 621

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:00-16:30

2 stops33h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-21:55

2 stops64h 35m

R26 827

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:35-12:40

2 stops48h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/3

15:13-10:25

2 stops36h 12m

R27 015

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

0:30-0:40

3 stops31h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 20/1

2:55-14:00

3 stops28h 05m

R27 460

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/3

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R27 648

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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 R8 093). Flying from South Africa to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of R21 626). 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 23% 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

1 424 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 500 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 059 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 069 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 548 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 424 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?
For as low as R24 038, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 30h 45m. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Panama (average of R8 093). Flying from South Africa to Panama in September is currently the most expensive (average of R21 626). 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	CheapestR18 011	AverageR22 044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR19 021	AverageR22 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR23 061	AverageR26 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR23 813	AverageR26 640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Panama

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