R12 588 Find Cheap Flights to Panama

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Book Cheap Panama Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Panama 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

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:38
JNB
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PTY
28h 38m2 stops
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9:30 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 05m2 stops
R23 857United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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22:00 - 17:08
JNB
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PTY
26h 08m2 stops
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9:11 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 24m2 stops
R31 657United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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20:50 - 20:35
CPT
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PTY
30h 45m2 stops
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9:11 - 16:10
PTY
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CPT
23h 59m1 stop
R31 657United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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22:00 - 20:27
JNB
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PTY
29h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 05m2 stops
R31 725United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:27
CPT
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PTY
30h 37m2 stops
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8:16 - 16:10
PTY
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CPT
24h 54m2 stops
R31 725United Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:27
JNB
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PTY
29h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:16 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
27h 19m2 stops
R31 742United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:35
CPT
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PTY
30h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:11 - 16:10
PTY
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CPT
23h 59m1 stop
R31 742United Airlines
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:59 - 16:30
JNB
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PTY
23h 31m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 12:10
PTY
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JNB
30h 50m1 stop
R33 163Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
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23:59 - 20:10
JNB
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PTY
27h 11m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 12:10
PTY
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JNB
30h 50m1 stop
R33 315Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26
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23:59 - 20:10
JNB
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PTY
27h 11m2 stops
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18:45 - 12:10
PTY
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JNB
34h 25m2 stops
R35 566KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Panama?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Panama, 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 from South Africa to Panama is January, when tickets cost R18 257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 734 and R26 141 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Panama?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Panama, 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 on a flight from South Africa to Panama, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightR12 588
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Panama City

FAQs - booking Panama flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Panama?

    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 from South Africa to Panama.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Panama?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Panama 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 from South Africa to Panama?

    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 from South Africa to Panama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Panama?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Panama is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as R22 488. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R27 968 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R20 379 on average. Morning departures are around 27% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Panama is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R28 354.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Panama flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Panama

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Panama? 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.
7,7
KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,6Comfort
7,2Food
8,3Crew
7,8Boarding
Airline reviews

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

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!

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

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.

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

Flight is clean and ontime. Crew is friendly. Snack can be better and the internet connection is poor

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

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

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

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

They damaged my check in bag and when I filled complaint they gave some minimal amount which is not even sufficient to buy new bag. Vey unhappy with this experience.

The flight was great, due to the impeccable service of the British Airlines staff. This was our first time in Business Class and it was amazing. The flight was delayed over 4 hours due to mechanical issues which is our only complaint of the trip.

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