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Cheap Flights to Panama City

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Panama City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Panama City

Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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20:50 - 13:31CPT-PTY
23h 41m1 stop
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8:16 - 18:00PTY-CPT
26h 44m2 stops
R19 137United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:31CPT-PTY
23h 41m1 stop
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10:00 - 18:00PTY-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
R19 207United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 18:38CPT-PTY
28h 48m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:16 - 18:00PTY-CPT
26h 44m2 stops
R20 266United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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19:35 - 16:45JNB-PTY
28h 10m2 stops
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14:49 - 10:25PTY-JNB
36h 36m2 stops
R21 760British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
KLM Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
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18:45 - 6:10PTY-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
R26 014KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
KLM Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 21:55PTY-CPT
44h 10m1 stop
R26 049KLM
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Jan 6
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11:10 - 16:55JNB-PTY
36h 45m2 stops
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14:55 - 9:05PTY-JNB
35h 10m2 stops
R26 066
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
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23:59 - 16:30JNB-PTY
23h 31m1 stop
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22:20 - 12:10PTY-JNB
30h 50m1 stop
R26 292
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
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7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
Air France Logo
22:20 - 21:55PTY-CPT
40h 35m2 stops
R26 344Air France
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
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22:20 - 21:55PTY-CPT
40h 35m2 stops
R26 379Air France
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest return fare
R19 137
Typical prices: R23 670-27873
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CPT - PTY • 1 stop
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JNB - PTY • multi-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama City

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Panama City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Panama City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Panama City is January, where tickets cost R20 909 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R30 686 and R28 255 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of R19 346.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Panama City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Panama City Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR19 137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Panama City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Panama City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Panama City based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Panama City flights

  • How far is Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport from central Panama City?

    The city centre of Panama City is 18 km from Panama City.

  • What is the name of Panama City’s airport?

    When flying to Panama City, you'll arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY). The airport is also known as Tocumen or Tocumen Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama City?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama City is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R23 081. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R28 706 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Panama City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Panama City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Panama City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Panama City is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Panama City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Panama City with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Panama City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Panama City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Panama City?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama City is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R1 204 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama City is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 676.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama City

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Prefer to fly direct to Panama City Tocumen Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Panama City Tocumen Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct to Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Panama City Tocumen Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +24 more

Tuesday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +22 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +25 more

Friday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +19 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Sunday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +22 more

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Direct returns

Panama City Tocumen Intl to South Africa

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +24 more

Tuesday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +22 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +25 more

Friday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +18 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +19 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Sunday

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolíneas Estelar Latinoamérica, Aeromexico, +22 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Panama City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Panama City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Panama City. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Panama City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1385 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,2Entertainment
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025CTA - AMS
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First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The food should improve! And The flight should leave on time and not make the traveler wait.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

They needed people to check a bag, they did check my bag and I had to wait 10 minutes after the flight to get it it wasn’t too bad

horrible website for checking in- no option just to write the passport number; ludicrous

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

Very bad overall. The comfort level was undeniably uncomfortable. The in-flight entertainment was no good because my screen froze and “wasn’t able to reset”. The staff were rude and non-helpful. Instead of offering me an upgrade for all inconveniences for the ticket, and seat I paid extra for, I was offered a downgraded seat all the way at the back of the aircraft. The flight was delayed for so long, making the experience at the layover airport that much more unpleasant.

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Captain sick. Unable to get replacement so delayed me 30 hours, many others delayed 54 hours. TOTALLY DESTROYED ALL MY PLANS, including lost my rental car which would now cost over 5 times what I paid so stuck with buses n trains... lost hotel reservations.... HORRIBLE!!!

On time. Clean. Efficient. Just what is required for the short hop.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The onboard service was fantastic, really in a class of its own

Boarding was fairly chaotic. One of your employees clipped my ankle as he was passing with an empty wheelchair and not only did not apologize but stated something to the effect of “oh forGod’s sake.” There was plenty of room for him to pass. otherwise, everything was excellent.

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