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R10 647 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 11/7. 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
14:50 - 15:25
JNB
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SJO
32h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 11:55
SJO
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JNB
35h 55m
2 stops
R20 449Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
30h 09m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R20 652British Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
JetBlue Logo
20:55 - 22:44
JNB
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SJO
33h 49m
2 stops
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 15:50
SJO
-
JNB
31h 51m
2 stops
R24 082JetBlue
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
JetBlue Logo
20:55 - 22:44
JNB
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SJO
57h 49m
2 stops
JetBlue Logo
23:59 - 15:50
SJO
-
JNB
31h 51m
2 stops
R24 133JetBlue
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:37
JNB
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PTY
27h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
R24 217United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:37
CPT
-
SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 9:30
SJO
-
CPT
41h 35m
2 stops
R25 671United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
40h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
-
CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R26 786KLM
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
KLM Logo
15:20 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
32h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R26 972KLM
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Air France Logo
18:00 - 19:45
JNB
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PTY
32h 45m
1 stop
Air France Logo
21:55 - 11:05
PTY
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JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
R28 341Air France
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Air France Logo
18:00 - 16:50
JNB
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PTY
29h 50m
2 stops
Air France Logo
21:55 - 11:05
PTY
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JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
R28 679Air France
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

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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 21 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

14:50-15:25

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

16:00-11:55

2 stops35h 55m

R20 449

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

21:15-19:24

2 stops30h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 652

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

20:55-22:44

2 stops33h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

23:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

R24 082

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

20:55-22:44

2 stops57h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

23:59-15:50

2 stops31h 51m

R24 133
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

22:00-18:37

2 stops27h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 10/5

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R24 217

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

R25 671

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

7:40-16:50

1 stop40h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R26 786

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

15:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 11/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R26 972

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

18:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/5

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R28 341

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

18:00-16:50

2 stops29h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/5

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R28 679

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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 412 - R28 375

CHEAPEST COUNTRYCosta Rica11% cheaperUsers typically spent R2 788 less on flights to Costa Rica
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize8% more expensiveUsers typically spent R2 163 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica105% 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, 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 647

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 449

Fastest flight time

38h 55m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 647 (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 R20 449 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 38h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 13% 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 March 2026, there are 6 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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