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19:35 - 20:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

57h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

15:07 - 10:25GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 18m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R18 944British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

21:30 - 20:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

55h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

15:07 - 10:25GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 18m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R19 782British Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

21:30 - 20:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

55h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

15:07 - 10:25GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 18m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R19 815British Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

21:30 - 20:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

55h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Miami

15:07 - 10:25GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

59h 18m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

R20 013British Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

22:00 - 20:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 02m1 stop Newark

9:30 - 18:35PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m1 stop Newark

R20 769United Airlines

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 7

22:00 - 20:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 02m1 stop Newark

9:30 - 18:35PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m1 stop Newark

R20 769United Airlines

Sat, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 7

22:00 - 20:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 02m1 stop Newark

10:00 - 18:35PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m1 stop Newark

R20 769United Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 6

15:35 - 16:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 45m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado

16:55 - 12:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 50m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R22 265Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

19:55 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 10:40PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R22 282Air Europa

Tue, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 7

19:55 - 19:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 50m1 stop Madrid Barajas

21:30 - 10:40PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R22 282Air Europa

Sat, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 4

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22:00 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

32h 45m1 stop Newark

0:15 - 18:35SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m1 stop Newark

R20 506United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 28

22:00 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

32h 45m1 stop Newark

7:15 - 18:35SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R20 506United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Dec 4

22:00 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

32h 45m1 stop Newark

7:15 - 18:35SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R20 506United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 2

22:00 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

32h 45m1 stop Newark

13:41 - 18:35SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 54m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R20 506United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3

22:00 - 13:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

47h 18m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:25 - 18:35MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R20 637United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

15:05 - 20:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

35h 57m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

19:28 - 18:35PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R21 213United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Jan 26

15:05 - 20:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

35h 57m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark

19:28 - 18:35PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

R21 460United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Jan 26

19:45 - 22:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

7:15 - 18:35SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

R22 578United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 2

15:35 - 6:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

22h 04m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12:02 - 12:45PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 43m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R24 929Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

11:10 - 9:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

29h 41m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

21:41 - 11:00PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 19m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Cape Town Intl

R28 004Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

19:35-20:59

2 stops57h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:07-10:25

2 stops35h 18m

R18 944

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

21:30-20:59

2 stops55h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 8/2

15:07-10:25

2 stops59h 18m

R19 782

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

21:30-20:59

2 stops55h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 8/2

15:07-10:25

2 stops59h 18m

R19 815

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

21:30-20:59

2 stops55h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 8/2

15:07-10:25

2 stops59h 18m

R20 013

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/3

9:30-18:35

1 stop26h 05m

R20 769

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/3

9:30-18:35

1 stop26h 05m

R20 769

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/2

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/3

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R20 769

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

15:35-16:20

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

16:55-12:45

2 stops35h 50m

R22 265

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

19:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/3

21:30-10:40

1 stop30h 10m

R22 282

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

19:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/3

21:30-10:40

1 stop30h 10m

R22 282

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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	R20 021 - R25 324

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	14% cheaper	Users typically spent R3 207 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Costa Rica	9% more expensive	Users typically spent R2 088 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Panama	90% more popular	As 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, Guatemala, Belize and Nicaragua.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R11 988
Best Round-Trip Price	R18 944
Fastest flight time	32h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 988 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 944 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 32h 35m (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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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 November 2026, there are 3 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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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R19 815

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R11 988 Cheap flights to Central America

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Flight prices to countries in Central America

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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, Belize and Nicaragua.

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Why use momondo?

An easier way to manage your Central America trip

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