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R18 078 Cheap flights to Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Central America departing on 30/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 15:25
JNB
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SJO
37h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 - 7:05
SJO
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JNB
21h 25m
2 stops
R21 043Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
48h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R21 427United Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 28
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 4:04
CPT
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PTY
63h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:55 - 15:20
PTY
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CPT
57h 25m
2 stops
R24 526United Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
40h 06m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R24 709United Airlines
Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40
JNB
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PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:25 - 9:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R25 075Air Europa
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:23
JNB
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SJO
54h 08m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R27 791British Airways
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Air France Logo
9:55 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
39h 05m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 17:20
SJO
-
CPT
38h 15m
2 stops
R28 091Air France
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
49h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
43h 00m
1 stop
R28 258KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:35
JNB
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SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
R28 574British Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Sep 3
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
49h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R28 608KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 12

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Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2026.
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-15:25

2 stops37h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/6

1:40-7:05

2 stops21h 25m

R21 043

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

10:25-4:04

2 stops48h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 28/6

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R21 427

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-4:04

2 stops63h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 14/7

22:55-15:20

2 stops57h 25m

R24 526

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

10:25-19:31

2 stops40h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/7

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R24 709

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 9/7

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R25 075

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

21:15-19:23

2 stops54h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 23/6

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R27 791

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

9:55-17:00

2 stops39h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

19:05-17:20

2 stops38h 15m

R28 091

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

R28 258

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

19:25-19:35

2 stops32h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R28 574

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R28 608

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Flight prices to countries in Central America

Interested in flights to Central America? Find the countries in Central America that you can fly to for the biggest savings

Price

R21 410 - R35 964

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama28% cheaperUsers typically spent R8 297 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYGuatemala21% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 265 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama113% more popularAs a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Panama than any other country in Central America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destination in Central America, according to our users, is Panama, followed by Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Belize.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R18 078

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 043

Fastest flight time

50h 43m

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January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R18 078 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R21 043 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 50h 43m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 12% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Central America

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Central America?

Prices for flights to Central America refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Central America?

As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Central America.

How old do you have to be to fly to Central America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Central America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Central America?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Central America 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 Central America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Central America. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Central America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Central America to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Central America, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Central America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Central America are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

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