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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, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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5:45 - 14:15
JNB
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PTY
39h 30m
3 stops
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4:25 - 4:15
PTY
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JNB
40h 50m
3 stops
R19 606Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
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8:11 - 18:30
PTY
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JNB
27h 19m
2 stops
R20 196United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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19:50 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
30h 41m
1 stop
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12:04 - 17:10
PTY
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CPT
46h 06m
2 stops
R20 196United Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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11:10 - 14:15
JNB
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PTY
34h 05m
3 stops
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4:25 - 11:55
PTY
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JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
R20 245Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Wed, Aug 5
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22:00 - 6:13
JNB
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PTY
39h 13m
2 stops
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22:29 - 18:30
PTY
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JNB
37h 01m
2 stops
R20 376United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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18:25 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
32h 06m
2 stops
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12:04 - 17:10
PTY
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CPT
46h 06m
2 stops
R20 803United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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18:55 - 18:40
JNB
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PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
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20:25 - 9:50
PTY
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JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R22 229Air Europa
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
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18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R27 769KLM
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 23
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7:55 - 20:20
CPT
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PTY
43h 25m
1 stop
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7:55 - 5:50
PTY
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CPT
38h 55m
2 stops
R28 130Air France
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
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18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 507KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Panama

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

How many airports are there in Panama?

There are 7 airports in Panama. The busiest airport is Tocumen Airport, Panama (PTY), with 96% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Panama?

An average direct flight from South Africa to Panama takes 34h 30m, covering a distance of 18901 km. The shortest route is Cape Town (CPT) to Panama City (PTY) with an average flight time of 29h 48m.

What is the most popular destination in Panama?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Panama City (100% of total searches to Panama).

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR11 623
Best time to beat the crowds (38% less expensive on average)
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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Panama

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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.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1537 reviews
7,3Food
8,4Crew
7,2Entertainment
7,8Boarding
7,7Comfort
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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 2025
CTA - 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.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

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.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

It’s chaotic at the bus stop outside of the airport because of the Uber meeting point. You need to be alert and look for the KLM bus which is not branded or labeled. Incorrect information was provided to go to gate 28, when in fact the bus was at gate 27. On the plus side the bus left early and arrived early to Ottawa.

Good experience, just i couldn’t connect me to the wifi

The flight was great, the only reason for middle scores on entertainment and food is that it was a short flight so not included (but snacks were served including alcoholic beverages free of charge). I would definitely recommend KLM.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

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!

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

A couple of minor delays in boarding but very professional and efficient staff.

I would have liked to have been served more food when it came to Panama to Newark

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

We flew SEA -Houston-Panama-GYE round trip. The connections were torturing because we had to sleep over in Seattle to board the early morning flight and froze for 11 hours in Hoston for the return flight to SEA. Not United's problem, just the inconvenience of numerous transits. Restaurants and fast foods were closed and all we got was a cookie/coffee for each flight. Finally we waited for a long time for our baggage at carousel 9 as informed by the APP and all reliable sources. Suddenly some fellow passengers found out that our bags showed up on carousal 8.

They lost my luggage on my way to Namibia (I was unable to review that flight as I was in the bush/off line) It took 3 days to get my bag and I had to pay $375.00 to have it transported to my location as it was over 100 Kilometers from that Airport and the local Airlink carrier would not got that far.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

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

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

Our original booking with Kayak -our first experience -was exactly what we wanted and worked well. Updates were friendly and reassuring as were the contacts with UnderPricer so a big win-win. We learned a lot on your reliability and will definitely put you on our organisational list for the future.

It was just ok. Half the bathrooms were broke on the flight.

If they wouldn't have canceled the flight WITHOUT informing me until I looked at my ticket and saw I had 2 extra layovers in 2 different cities than the ones I paid for? That would have been nice.

Poor BA get a lot of stick and have some problems getting your bags to the same destination BUT the whole experience is very much 5 star and probably due to excellent, helpful and sooo British staff. We travelled in economy plus.

The flight was uncomfortably warm. We asked a member of the crew to adjust the temperature, and they said they would but it didn't make a noticeable difference. They really cram you into the plane, too, in economy. It was quite uncomfortable for an 11 hour flight.

The 7 hour delay in Johannesburg was extremely tiresome, with poor communication at check-in and a sad R120 voucher as compensation. All in all sitting for 10 hours on an airport was pretty bad. At arrival the baggage arrival took 2 hours. All in all, a very, very long trip.

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