How long is the flight from Panama to South Africa?

For as low as R15 972, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Panama in 26h 24m. The distance from Panama to South Africa is about 12194 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Panama to South Africa as you normally would.

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.

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Round-trip from	R15 972
One-way from	R10 550
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R18 788

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3 total stops
55h 26m total
Panama to South Africa

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40h 39m total
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22:29-18:00

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Cape Town Intl

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Panama CityJohannesburg

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19:20-18:30

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R16 167

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to South Africa (average of R15 923). Flying from Panama to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 932). 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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How long is the flight from Panama to South Africa?
For as low as R15 972, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Panama in 26h 24m. 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Panama to South Africa (average of R15 923). Flying from Panama to South Africa in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 932). 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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