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R10 291 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 3/5. 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
21:30 - 13:35JNB-BZE
48h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
13:40 - 8:35BZE-JNB
34h 55m2 stops
R17 783Delta
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
0:45 - 8:50JNB-PTY
39h 05m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 23:15PTY-JNB
42h 10m3 stops
R18 619Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, May 28
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 18:20JNB-GUA
30h 55m2 stops
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7:25 - 7:00GUA-JNB
39h 35m2 stops
R21 469British Airways
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Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:32CPT-SJO
32h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 - 17:10SJO-CPT
51h 10m2 stops
R22 067United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 4
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 16:45JNB-PTY
28h 10m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:25 - 9:25PTY-JNB
35h 00m2 stops
R23 739British Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, May 28
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 20:35JNB-PTY
32h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 17:45PTY-JNB
26h 50m2 stops
R24 763United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 28
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20CPT-SJO
25h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R24 866KLM
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Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:30CPT-PTY
29h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 6:10PTY-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
R25 514KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
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22:20 - 17:20PTY-CPT
36h 00m2 stops
R25 838Air France
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
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22:20 - 17:20PTY-CPT
36h 00m2 stops
R25 873Air France
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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 17 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Central America that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

21:30-13:35

2 stops48h 05m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 2/3

13:40-8:35

2 stops34h 55m

R17 783

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

0:45-8:50

3 stops39h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 28/5

22:05-23:15

3 stops42h 10m

R18 619

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:25-18:20

2 stops30h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/5

7:25-7:00

2 stops39h 35m

R21 469

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

20:50-21:32

2 stops32h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/4

6:00-17:10

2 stops51h 10m

R22 067

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 28/5

15:25-9:25

2 stops35h 00m

R23 739

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:00-20:35

2 stops32h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 28/4

7:55-17:45

2 stops26h 50m

R24 763

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 866

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:25-16:30

2 stops29h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

18:45-6:10

1 stop28h 25m

R25 514

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-16:30

2 stops39h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

22:20-17:20

2 stops36h 00m

R25 838

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-16:30

2 stops39h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

22:20-17:20

2 stops36h 00m

R25 873

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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

R17 783 - R28 142

CHEAPEST COUNTRYBelize21% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 830 less on flights to Belize
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica24% more expensiveUsers typically spent R5 530 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama57% 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, 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

R10 291

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 783

Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 291 (Cape Town Intl 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 R17 783 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 22h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 November 2025, there are 9 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 Belize City flightsfrom R17 783
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Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R23 739
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R25 873
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