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Cheap flights from South Africa to Panama from R12 237

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — PTY
Jul 4 — Jul 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Panama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Panama flight deals. Data was last updated 29 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 948

One-way from

R12 237

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R26 719
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/10-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 57m total
  • South Africa to Panama
21/10
  • 21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • South Africa to Panama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R73 705 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 888 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Panama

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 29 June 2025.

Tue 14/1019:00JNB - PTY
2 stops42h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/1015:15PTY - JNB
2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/6R20 948
Mon 11/89:50JNB - PTY
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/83:20PTY - JNB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R20 983
Mon 11/818:50JNB - PTY
1 stop29h 55mAir France
Mon 18/819:55PTY - JNB
1 stop29h 35mAir France
Deal found 28/6R30 389
Tue 12/818:25CPT - PTY
2 stops52h 06mEmirates
Tue 19/823:01PTY - CPT
2 stops58h 49mEmirates
Deal found 28/6R37 923
Mon 30/623:15JNB - PTY
1 stop24h 35mKLM
Wed 9/718:50PTY - JNB
2 stops31h 00mKLM
Deal found 27/6R42 074

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Panama that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Panama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

19:00-6:37

2 stops42h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 28/10

15:15-18:35

2 stops44h 20m

R20 948

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

9:50-16:30

2 stops37h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 17/8

3:20-7:00

2 stops20h 40m

R20 983

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

18:50-17:45

1 stop29h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 18/8

19:55-8:30

1 stop29h 35m

R30 389

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

18:25-15:31

2 stops52h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 19/8

23:01-16:50

2 stops58h 49m

R37 923

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

15:30-8:55

3 stops48h 25m

R12 237

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

15:05-16:30

2 stops32h 25m

R15 479

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

23:00-16:50

1 stop24h 50m

R19 523

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

15:20-15:40

3 stops79h 20m

R22 711

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

R25 971

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:00-6:37

2 stops42h 37m

R50 873

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Deals found on 26/6

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Panama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 June 2025.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Panama. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Panama. Reviews last updated 29 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Panama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Panama one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R19 523. Users have also found prices from R22 711 and R50 873 on Qatar Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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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Top 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Panama

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR18 752AverageR23 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 803AverageR23 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR23 358AverageR27 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR25 538AverageR30 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR33 092AverageR39 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR37 490AverageR41 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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