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R9 487 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 23/5. 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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Delta Logo
20:25 - 12:04
JNB
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SJO
47h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:25 - 8:50
SJO
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JNB
59h 25m
2 stops
R13 926Delta
Tue, May 26 - Thu, Jun 4
Delta Logo
20:25 - 12:04
JNB
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SJO
47h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:25 - 8:50
SJO
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JNB
59h 25m
2 stops
R14 182Delta
Tue, May 26 - Fri, Jun 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 11:37
JNB
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GUA
45h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:07 - 8:25
GUA
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JNB
35h 18m
2 stops
R15 272Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:43
JNB
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GUA
53h 28m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 7:00
GUA
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JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
R17 868British Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:43
JNB
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GUA
53h 28m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
43h 25m
2 stops
R18 140British Airways
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 31
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 13:31
CPT
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PTY
24h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 15:20
PTY
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CPT
48h 25m
2 stops
R18 765United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 29
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 7:15
CPT
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SJO
45h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:20
SJO
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CPT
73h 20m
2 stops
R20 192United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, Jun 6
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20
CPT
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
43h 00m
1 stop
R22 643KLM
Wed, May 27 - Thu, Jun 4
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
29h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R22 788KLM
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
Air France Logo
18:00 - 20:42
JNB
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PTY
33h 42m
2 stops
Air France Logo
21:55 - 11:05
PTY
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JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
R26 265Air France
Sat, May 9 - Tue, Jun 30

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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 22 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:25-12:04

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

13:25-8:50

2 stops59h 25m

R13 926

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:25-12:04

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

13:25-8:50

2 stops59h 25m

R14 182

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-11:37

2 stops45h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 24/3

13:07-8:25

2 stops35h 18m

R15 272

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-18:43

2 stops53h 28m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 1/6

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R17 868

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

21:15-18:43

2 stops53h 28m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 31/5

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 140

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 29/5

7:55-15:20

2 stops48h 25m

R18 765

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

17:55-7:15

2 stops45h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

6:00-15:20

2 stops73h 20m

R20 192

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

R22 643

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

18:25-16:50

2 stops29h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 27/4

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R22 788

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

18:00-20:42

2 stops33h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 30/6

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R26 265

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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

R19 807 - R24 470

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama9% cheaperUsers typically spent R1 907 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize13% more expensiveUsers typically spent R2 756 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama65% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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

R9 487

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 926

Fastest flight time

40h 25m

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The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 487 (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 R13 926 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 40h 25m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 15% 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 February 2026, there are 7 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 Guatemala City flightsfrom R18 140
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R18 717
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R18 765
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 849
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R21 073
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R23 573
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R24 470
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R25 448