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R16 169 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 8/1. 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
19:20 - 22:02JNB-SJO
34h 42m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:25 - 8:35SJO-JNB
58h 10m2 stops
R18 655Delta
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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:20JNB-GUA
53h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:45 - 7:00GUA-JNB
32h 15m2 stops
R20 233British Airways
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Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:07JNB-BZE
46h 07m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:48 - 7:35BZE-JNB
56h 47m2 stops
R21 501American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:48JNB-BZE
47h 48m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:40 - 10:25BZE-JNB
57h 45m2 stops
R21 518American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:20CPT-SJO
40h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R24 708KLM
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Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:20CPT-SJO
40h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R24 999KLM
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Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
Air France Logo
15:20 - 20:10CPT-PTY
35h 50m2 stops
Air France Logo
22:20 - 5:50PTY-CPT
24h 30m1 stop
R25 702Air France
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air France Logo
15:20 - 20:10CPT-PTY
35h 50m2 stops
Air France Logo
22:20 - 5:50PTY-CPT
24h 30m1 stop
R25 736Air France
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
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7:30 - 18:00SJO-CPT
26h 30m2 stops
R26 011United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:25CPT-GUA
28h 35m2 stops
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2:10 - 18:00GUA-CPT
31h 50m2 stops
R31 652United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28

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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 26 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Central America that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:20-22:02

2 stops34h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

14:25-8:35

2 stops58h 10m

R18 655

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

21:15-18:20

2 stops53h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/5

14:45-7:00

2 stops32h 15m

R20 232

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-12:07

2 stops46h 07m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 2/3

14:48-7:35

2 stops56h 47m

R21 501

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

22:00-13:48

2 stops47h 48m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 2/3

16:40-10:25

2 stops57h 45m

R21 518

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-16:20

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 708

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-16:20

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 999

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R25 702

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R25 736

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/1

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

7:30-18:00

2 stops26h 30m

R26 011

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

20:50-17:25

2 stops28h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 28/2

2:10-18:00

2 stops31h 50m

R31 652

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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

R21 713 - R27 005

CHEAPEST COUNTRYCosta Rica9% cheaperUsers typically spent R2 229 less on flights to Costa Rica
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYPanama13% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 069 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama69% 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

R16 169

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 655

Fastest flight time

48h 10m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 169 (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 R18 655 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 48h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria 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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