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R10 761 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 1/7. 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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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05
JNB
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PTY
32h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:43 - 10:25
PTY
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JNB
36h 42m
2 stops
R19 211British Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05
JNB
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PTY
56h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:43 - 10:25
PTY
-
JNB
36h 42m
2 stops
R19 394British Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 9:58
JNB
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PTY
26h 08m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 11:55
PTY
-
JNB
16h 55m
1 stop
R20 142Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 17
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 20:02
JNB
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PTY
40h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:35
PTY
-
JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
R21 423United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:20
CPT
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SJO
29h 55m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R27 993KLM
Wed, May 27 - Fri, Jun 19
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20
CPT
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R28 642KLM
Wed, May 27 - Fri, Jun 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 15:04
JNB
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BZE
50h 29m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:21 - 15:35
BZE
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JNB
39h 14m
2 stops
R29 640Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 16:12
CPT
-
PTY
27h 12m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 15:20
PTY
-
CPT
40h 50m
2 stops
R32 550United Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:25
CPT
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PTY
34h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 11:50
PTY
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CPT
32h 45m
1 stop
R32 650Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:25
CPT
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PTY
34h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 11:50
PTY
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CPT
32h 45m
1 stop
R40 534Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 3

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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 16 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

19:35-21:05

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/11

14:43-10:25

2 stops36h 42m

R19 211

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:35-21:05

2 stops56h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 17/11

14:43-10:25

2 stops36h 42m

R19 394
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:50-9:58

1 stop26h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 17/6

12:00-11:55

1 stop16h 55m

R20 142

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

10:25-20:02

2 stops40h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 18/11

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R21 423

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:25-16:20

2 stops29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R27 993

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R28 642

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

20:35-15:04

3 stops50h 29m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Fri 13/11

16:21-15:35

2 stops39h 14m

R29 640

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

20:00-16:12

2 stops27h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

15:30-15:20

2 stops40h 50m

R32 550

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

16:35-20:25

1 stop34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R32 650

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/6

16:35-20:25

1 stop34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 3/7

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R40 534

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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

R23 386 - R38 913

CHEAPEST COUNTRYBelize20% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 921 less on flights to Belize
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYGuatemala33% more expensiveUsers typically spent R9 614 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama83% 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

R10 761

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 211

Fastest flight time

35h 05m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 761 (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 R19 211 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 35h 05m (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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Popular Flights to Central America

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Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R19 161
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R23 386
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R24 168
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R25 565
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R32 550
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R37 391
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R37 657
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R40 168