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Cheap flights from Panama to South Africa from R9 137

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PTY — JNB
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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 11 May 2026.

Sun 17/518:31
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops31h 04m
Lufthansa
Wed 27/519:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops42h 48m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/5R14 901
Tue 26/59:45
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 3/619:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5R16 047
Thu 29/109:11
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop23h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1118:45
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops42h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5R16 129
Thu 4/69:13
PTY
-
JNB
2 stops41h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/619:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops42h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5R16 161
Wed 7/109:45
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops48h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1017:55
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops32h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5R16 243
Thu 22/109:45
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 13/1119:45
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops55h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R16 669
Thu 4/622:29
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops52h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 12/618:00
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops33h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R16 980
Thu 3/128:16
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops40h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 14/1218:45
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops56h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5R17 242
Mon 8/618:27
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops63h 43m
United Airlines
Fri 19/620:00
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops65h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5R19 240
Mon 2/1110:00
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1119:45
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/5R20 173
Thu 17/99:45
PTY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 21/919:00
JNB
-
PTY
2 stops31h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/5R20 255

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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 047

One-way from

R9 137

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R16 047
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 36m total
  • Panama to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Panama to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R57 112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R15 361 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Panama to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 May 2026.
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Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 26/5

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:00-20:35

2 stops32h 35m

R16 047

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 29/10

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

18:45-6:13

2 stops42h 28m

R16 129

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/6

18:27-17:10

2 stops63h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-6:37

2 stops65h 37m

R19 240

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 17/9

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

19:00-19:31

2 stops31h 31m

R20 320

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 22/7

18:06-18:30

2 stops41h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

19:00-13:22

2 stops49h 22m

R24 316

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/11

10:00-12:40

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

20:50-20:02

1 stop30h 12m

R29 490
Cheapest one-way

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 24/8

17:51-18:30

3 stops65h 39m

R9 137

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 23/6

17:51-9:30

2 stops56h 39m

R9 988
Fastest single journey

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 23/6

17:55-17:10

3 stops40h 15m

R19 698

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Deals found on 9/5

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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 248). Flying from Panama to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 957). 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

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

    For as low as R16 047, 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 248). Flying from Panama to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R36 957). 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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