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Cheapest time to fly from Panama City to Cape Town

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

170%Trains are 170% more expensive in Cape Town than in Panama City.

Panama CityR 5,99

Cape TownR 16,00

MealMid-priced restaurant

0%A meal in Cape Town costs roughly the same as in Panama City.

Panama CityR 171,18

Cape TownR 175,00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

50%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 50% cheaper than in Panama City.

Panama CityR 42,79

Cape TownR 20,00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

38%Coffee in Cape Town is 38% cheaper than in Panama City.

Panama CityR 62,07

Cape TownR 38,72

Distance: 11292 kms

Panama City airports

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)How far from city centre: 3 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Panama City to Cape Town

Planning a trip from Panama City to Cape Town? Flights to Cape Town from Panama City are a great way to experience South Africa. Consider booking your flights and hotels with eDreams for a convenient travel experience.

Time Difference Between Panama City and Cape Town

Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Panama City. Don't forget to account for any Daylight Savings Time changes during your travels.

Best Time to Fly to Cape Town

Cape Town boasts a Mediterranean climate. Summers (December to February) are warm and dry, perfect for beach days, while winters (June to August) are mild and wetter, ideal for whale watching. Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

Temperatures range from 13°C in winter to 26°C in summer. Book your flights to Cape Town from Panama City with eDreams today!

Panama City Airports

Panama City is served by two main passenger airports:

Airport Information

Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

Tocumen International Airport is Panama's main international airport, located about 24 kilometres east of Panama City. It serves as the hub for Copa Airlines and offers flights to Cape Town from Panama City, along with numerous destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean, and Europe. This airport is known for being the best-connected airport in Latin America.

Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)

Located within Panama City, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport is smaller than Tocumen and mainly handles domestic flights within Panama. Some international flights also operate from this airport, which is more convenient for travellers staying in the city centre. Consider flights to Cape Town from Panama City if your accommodation is nearer to this airport.

Main Airlines for This Route

Copa Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
United Airlines

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Cape Town Airports

Find flights to Cape Town from Panama City with eDreams and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), the main airport serving the city.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport offers a variety of facilities including duty-free shops, restaurants, cafés, premium lounges, a conference centre, medical services, prayer rooms, baby-changing facilities and car parks. You can easily book flights to Cape Town from Panama City.

From the airport to the city centre, you can take the MyCiti bus, a taxi, or rent a car. The MyCiti bus is the most affordable option, running from 05:00 to midnight, with a journey time of around 30 minutes to the Civic Centre. Taxis are readily available outside the terminal, offering a quicker transfer. For longer stays or exploring the region at your own pace, eDreams provides various car rental options at Cape Town International Airport. Book your flights to Cape Town from Panama City and your car rental with eDreams today.

What to Do and See in Cape Town

Planning your flights to Cape Town from Panama City? Cape Town offers a vibrant blend of nature, culture, and adventure. Here are a few must-do activities:

Table Mountain: Ascend this iconic landmark by cable car or hike to the top for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, coastline, and surrounding mountains.
Cape Point: Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Enjoy stunning coastal scenery, spot wildlife and visit the historic lighthouse.
Robben Island: Take a ferry to this historic island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about its role in South Africa's history as a prison for political activists, including Nelson Mandela.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Panama City to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Panama City to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Panama City to Cape Town is R12224. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cape Town more expensive than Panama City to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cape Town costs an average of 20.00 ZAR , 53% cheaper than Panama City, with a fare of 42.79 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 167% more at Cape Town: $ 16.00 ZAR versus $ 5.99 ZAR at Panama City.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 175.00 ZAR in Cape Town, 2% more than the 171.18 ZAR in Panama City.

The price of the coffee is around 38% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 38.72 ZAR, while in Panama City the coffee costs 62.07 ZAR.

How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Panama City?

While in Panama City the temperatures can reach an average of 34.29 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 2.3 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 20.23 ºC average degrees reported in Panama City. During the winter period, Panama City can register 5.3 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12 mm rain level.

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