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R14 077 Cheap flights to Central America

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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
15:10 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 15m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R17 845British Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
57h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 23m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 102British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
Delta Logo
20:15 - 11:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
13:25 - 19:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 759Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 30
Delta Logo
20:15 - 11:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
14:25 - 19:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 759Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R19 689United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R19 721United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R26 648Air France
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
17:55 - 10:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 369Air France
Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 930KLM
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
KLM Logo
15:20 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 107KLM
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

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JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

19:35-20:23

2 stops32h 48m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 14/11

15:10-10:25

2 stops35h 15m

R17 845

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

19:35-21:05

2 stops57h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

16:02-10:25

2 stops34h 23m

R18 102

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

20:15-11:54

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

13:25-19:10

1 stop21h 45m

R18 759

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

20:15-11:54

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

14:25-19:10

1 stop20h 45m

R18 759
Fastest return journey

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R19 689

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R19 721

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R26 648

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

17:55-10:20

2 stops32h 25m

R27 369

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R27 930

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

15:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R28 107

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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

R18 936 - R25 814

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala17% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 800 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYPanama14% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 078 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica133% more popularAs a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Costa Rica 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, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Belize.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R14 077

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 845

Fastest flight time

43h 49m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R14 077 (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R17 845 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 43h 49m (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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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 August 2026, there are 4 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.

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