How long does it take to fly to Panama City?

On average, it takes 24h 35m to fly from South Africa to Panama City if you fly out of Cape Town (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Panama City (the most popular airport in Panama City). If you’re flying out of Johannesburg and into Panama City, then the flight time is around 28h 31m.

Which airlines fly to Panama City?

United Airlines, British Airways and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Panama City from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Panama City. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Panama City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl?

Air Europa is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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20:50 - 19:38CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:00 - 18:00PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 00m1 stop Newark

R20 054United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 2

20:50 - 17:12CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

27h 22m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

16:41 - 18:00PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 19m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R20 054United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 2

22:00 - 19:31JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

28h 31m1 stop Newark

18:41 - 18:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R20 054United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

20:50 - 20:35CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22:29 - 16:10PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 151United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 11

20:50 - 20:27CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 37m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark Orlando

9:11 - 18:00PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R20 151United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 11

14:50 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:25 - 20:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R21 008Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

23:15 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

21:55 - 5:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 172KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

15:20 - 16:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

21:55 - 5:50PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

R28 350KLM

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

14:05 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

35h 35m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Madrid Barajas

4:25 - 20:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 05m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R33 768Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

20:20 - 8:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

43h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Bogotá El Dorado

9:45 - 8:40PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 55m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Caracas Simon Bolivar Doha Hamad Intl

R35 159Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 30

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Sept 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 31m

1 stop

PTY19:31Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sept 23

PTY18:41Panama City Tocumen Intl

40h 49m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 054

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Oct 25

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

30h 37m

2 stops

PTY20:27Panama City Tocumen Intl

Nov 11

PTY10:00Panama City Tocumen Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R20 151

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Sept 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 27m

2 stops

PTY20:27Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sept 23

PTY8:11Panama City Tocumen Intl

27h 19m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R22 237

KLM flights from South Africa to Panama City

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Sept 3

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

PTY16:50Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sept 13

PTY21:55Panama City Tocumen Intl

48h 55m

2 stops

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

R28 172

KLM

Sept 3

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

PTY16:50Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sept 13

PTY21:55Panama City Tocumen Intl

48h 55m

2 stops

CPT5:50Cape Town Intl

R28 350

KLM

Sept 3

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

PTY16:50Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sept 13

PTY18:50Panama City Tocumen Intl

43h 35m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

R28 609

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Fri 22/1

20:50-19:38

2 stops29h 48m

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R20 054

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22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

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2 stops40h 49m

R20 054

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

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20:50-20:35

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/11

22:29-16:10

1 stop34h 41m

R20 151

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-20:27

3 stops30h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/11

9:11-18:00

2 stops25h 49m

R20 151

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:50-14:15

2 stops30h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 23/9

4:25-20:30

3 stops33h 05m

R21 008

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R28 172

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

15:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R28 350

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

14:05-18:40

3 stops35h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 23/9

4:25-20:30

3 stops33h 05m

R33 768

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

20:20-8:50

2 stops43h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/12

9:45-8:40

3 stops39h 55m

R35 159

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama City?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Panama City from South Africa, with most prices found around R14 377. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Panama City from South Africa during February instead. Flights to Panama City in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around R19 552.

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Best price found	R15 671
Fastest flight time	24h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Panama City from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R15 671. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Panama City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R20 054.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Panama City takes 24h 35m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Panama City. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Panama City.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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British Airways	PriceFrom R18 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 181 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R18 688	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 103 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R23 446	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 647 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R24 444	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 560 reviews	Search KLM flights

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