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Cheap flights from Panama to South Africa from R8 976

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — JNB
Jul 27 — Aug 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Panama to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Panama to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 June 2026.

Mon 26/107:55
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops25h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 24/1120:50
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops54h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R15 219
Thu 22/109:13
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop23h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 26/1020:50
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop29h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R15 285
Wed 22/79:45
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 28/719:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops49h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/6R16 059
Tue 25/822:55
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop35h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 11/918:00
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops33h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6R16 125
Thu 29/109:30
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1119:45
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R16 207
Fri 10/722:55
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops59h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 17/718:00
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops43h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R16 322
Fri 27/1110:00
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 1/1219:10
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops42h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/6R16 816
Mon 31/822:55
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops54h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 12/917:55
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops33h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/6R16 932
Thu 23/712:04
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops37h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 16/819:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops32h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R17 031
Thu 23/79:39
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 13/819:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops42h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R17 047
Thu 23/79:39
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 15/819:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops32h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/6R17 656

Find flight deals from Panama to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Panama to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 219

One-way from

R8 976

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R35 395
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/10-24/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 27m total
  • Panama to South Africa
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Panama to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R64 327 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R18 750 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 22/7

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

19:00-13:22

2 stops49h 22m

R16 059

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 25/8

22:29-17:10

2 stops35h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

18:00-20:41

2 stops33h 41m

R16 125

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 11/9

19:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

18:00-19:31

2 stops32h 31m

R16 125
Fastest return journey

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 29/10

9:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

19:45-20:34

2 stops31h 49m

R16 273

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/7

22:55-17:20

2 stops59h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

18:00-6:13

2 stops43h 13m

R16 322

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 27/11

10:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

19:10-6:13

2 stops42h 03m

R16 816

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 28/7

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/8

19:00-20:34

2 stops32h 34m

R20 868

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/8

9:39-17:10

2 stops24h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

17:55-6:37

2 stops43h 42m

R20 885

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 15/8

22:29-18:30

2 stops37h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

19:00-6:13

2 stops42h 13m

R20 885
Cheapest one-way

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 26/8

22:29-15:20

1 stop33h 51m

R9 108

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to South Africa (average of R12 320). Flying from Panama to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 205). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Panama to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as R16 059, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Panama in 25h 45m. The distance from Panama to South Africa is about 12194 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Panama to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Panama to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Panama to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Panama to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Panama to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Panama to South Africa 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 Panama to South Africa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to South Africa (average of R12 320). Flying from Panama to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R26 205). 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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