How long is the flight from South Africa to Panama?

For as low as R20 145, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 30h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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).

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

To save up to 133% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 11 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Panama from R8 382 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R32 273 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Panama?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Panama from South Africa. Prices for January average R25 804 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R18 960. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a January flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

R10 752+ Flights from South Africa to Panama

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Round-trip from	R18 019
One-way from	R10 752
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R30 374

2/10-15/12
6 total stops
108h 05m total
South Africa to Panama

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7/10
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56h 00m total
South Africa to Panama

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R772 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 133 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 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 5/1020:00CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 145

Thu 28/819:50CPT - PTY

1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/99:13PTY - CPT

1 stop23h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 162

Sun 28/920:00CPT - PTY

1 stop31h 34mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R22 671

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 28/923:15CPT - PTY

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Sun 19/1018:50PTY - CPT

1 stop43h 35mKLM

Deal found 22/8R25 268

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

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2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R26 523

Sun 5/1023:30JNB - PTY

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

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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 24 August 2025.

Thu 2/100:45JNB - PTY

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 21/8R20 145

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Deal found 22/8R25 268

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Thu 2/1021:20JNB - PTY

2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 21/8R20 145

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Mon 15/127:50PTY - JNB

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 145

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Sun 14/129:30PTY - JNB

2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 145

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Deal found 21/8R20 145

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1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines

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2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/8R20 145

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Sun 19/1015:35PTY - CPT

2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/8R22 671

Sun 5/1016:35CPT - PTY

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/103:20PTY - CPT

3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R37 745

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2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 21/8R20 162

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Deal found 22/8R22 671

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1 stop24h 35mKLM

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1 stop43h 35mKLM

Deal found 22/8R25 268

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 24 August 2025.

Tue 7/1015:30CPT - PTY

3 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8R10 752

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1 stop24h 35mKLM

Deal found 23/8R19 116

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Deal found 23/8R56 722

Fri 19/1222:00JNB - PTY

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Deal found 23/8R57 036

Thu 18/128:50CPT - PTY

1 stop42h 20mAir France

Deal found 23/8R77 790

Fri 19/128:00CPT - PTY

1 stop39h 30mKLM

Deal found 23/8R83 088

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Thu 2/10

0:45-8:55

3 stops39h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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9:45-23:15

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R18 019

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

21:20-20:34

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Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 15/12

7:50-18:35

2 stops27h 45m

R20 145

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

21:20-20:34

2 stops30h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 14/12

8:16-18:35

2 stops27h 19m

R20 145

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

21:20-20:34

2 stops30h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 15/12

7:50-18:35

2 stops27h 45m

R20 145

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

21:20-20:34

2 stops30h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 14/12

9:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

R20 145

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

21:20-20:34

2 stops30h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 14/12

22:29-18:35

2 stops37h 06m

R20 145

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/10

15:35-15:20

2 stops40h 45m

R20 145

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:00-20:34

1 stop31h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 19/10

15:35-15:20

2 stops40h 45m

R22 671

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

19:25-14:03

2 stops49h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/10

15:15-9:25

2 stops35h 10m

R23 665

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

21:20-13:50

1 stop23h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/10

15:30-17:45

2 stops43h 15m

R24 414

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When flying from South Africa to Panama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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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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.

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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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.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 297 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

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 South Africa to Panama?
For as low as R20 145, United Airlines can have you in Panama from South Africa in 30h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12194 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?
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United Airlines	CheapestR18 345	AverageR23 053	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	CheapestR20 397	AverageR26 800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR24 255	AverageR27 726	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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