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R11 553 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 1/8. 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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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
29h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 521British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
53h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 755British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
53h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 771British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 - 9:15
JNB
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PTY
34h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 14:40
PTY
-
JNB
27h 15m
3 stops
R22 623Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 6:40
CPT
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PTY
46h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 14:00
PTY
-
CPT
26h 35m
3 stops
R27 331Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Sun, Aug 2
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
-
CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 667KLM
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 9:45
PTY
-
CPT
55h 55m
2 stops
R28 850KLM
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
56h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:25 - 15:20
PTY
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CPT
36h 55m
2 stops
R29 551United Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 27
Air France Logo
18:50 - 19:45
JNB
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PTY
31h 55m
1 stop
Air France Logo
16:25 - 10:20
PTY
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JNB
34h 55m
2 stops
R30 219Air France
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 24
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 4:48
CPT
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GUA
40h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:50 - 17:20
GUA
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CPT
58h 30m
2 stops
R31 021United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 3

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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 5 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 521

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 755

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 771
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

5:45-9:15

3 stops34h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/6

4:25-14:40

3 stops27h 15m

R22 623

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

15:05-6:40

3 stops46h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

4:25-14:00

3 stops26h 35m

R27 331

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 667

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 27/5

18:50-9:45

2 stops55h 55m

R28 850

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

17:55-19:31

2 stops56h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 27/5

19:25-15:20

2 stops36h 55m

R29 551

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 24/6

16:25-10:20

2 stops34h 55m

R30 219

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

20:00-4:48

2 stops40h 48m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/8

22:50-17:20

2 stops58h 30m

R31 021

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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 953 - R49 937

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama37% cheaperUsers typically spent R12 205 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize51% more expensiveUsers typically spent R16 779 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama183% 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

R11 553

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 521

Fastest flight time

41h 04m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 553 (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 R21 521 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 41h 04m (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 May 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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Popular Flights to Central America

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Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 920
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 920
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R21 771
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R28 750
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R29 451
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R33 508
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R38 434
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R42 524