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R12 936 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 28/7. 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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United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
37h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R20 415United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, May 12
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R21 171British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R21 269British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 17:10
CPT
-
PTY
28h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 17:10
PTY
-
CPT
26h 15m
2 stops
R22 535United Airlines
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40
JNB
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PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:25 - 9:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R24 853Air Europa
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
Air Europa Logo
19:55 - 19:45
JNB
-
PTY
30h 50m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
21:30 - 10:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
R25 905Air Europa
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Jan 3
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
-
SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
-
JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 614Air France
Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 8
Air France Logo
18:50 - 16:20
JNB
-
SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
-
JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R27 778Air France
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:58
CPT
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GUA
28h 43m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:28 - 21:25
GUA
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CPT
68h 57m
2 stops
R32 775KLM
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:37
CPT
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GUA
30h 22m
3 stops
KLM Logo
16:28 - 21:25
GUA
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CPT
68h 57m
2 stops
R33 844KLM
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/5

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R20 415

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops59h 14m

R21 171

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops59h 14m

R21 269
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

20:00-17:10

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 26/7

7:55-17:10

2 stops26h 15m

R22 535

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 16/8

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R24 853

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

19:55-19:45

1 stop30h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 3/1

21:30-10:50

1 stop30h 20m

R25 905

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/7

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R27 614

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

18:50-16:20

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R27 778

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

23:15-19:58

2 stops28h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 9/8

16:28-21:25

2 stops68h 57m

R32 775

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

23:15-21:37

3 stops30h 22m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 9/8

16:28-21:25

2 stops68h 57m

R33 844

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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

R25 291 - R38 347

CHEAPEST COUNTRYCosta Rica19% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 769 less on flights to Costa Rica
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize23% more expensiveUsers typically spent R7 298 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama93% 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

R12 936

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 415

Fastest flight time

41h 30m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 936 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R20 415 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 41h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 11% 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 June 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.

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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Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R32 775
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