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R10 774 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 3/10. 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
7:30 - 9:15
JNB
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PTY
32h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 11:55
PTY
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JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
R19 847Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 21:40
CPT
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GUA
33h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:30 - 15:20
GUA
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CPT
29h 50m
2 stops
R20 012United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:49
CPT
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GUA
30h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 - 15:20
GUA
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CPT
29h 50m
2 stops
R20 012United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23
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15:20 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:40 - 12:10
SJO
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CPT
33h 30m
1 stop
R23 614British Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 19:20
CPT
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PTY
32h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:50 - 7:35
PTY
-
CPT
30h 45m
3 stops
R23 647Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 28
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19:00 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
30h 35m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
21:00 - 9:40
SJO
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JNB
28h 40m
1 stop
R23 730Lufthansa
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 24
British Airways Logo
15:20 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:21 - 12:10
SJO
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CPT
38h 49m
2 stops
R24 077British Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5
Air France Logo
9:55 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
40h 50m
2 stops
Air France Logo
16:25 - 22:10
PTY
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CPT
46h 45m
2 stops
R28 093Air France
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
40h 10m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 192KLM
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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14:00 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
33h 50m
2 stops
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18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 357KLM
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

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Price

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JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

7:30-9:15

3 stops32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 31/8

4:25-11:55

2 stops24h 30m

R19 847

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

19:50-21:40

1 stop33h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 23/8

1:30-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

R20 012

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

19:50-18:49

2 stops30h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 23/8

1:30-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

R20 012

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

15:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

18:40-12:10

1 stop33h 30m

R23 614

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

17:55-19:20

2 stops32h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 28/10

17:50-7:35

3 stops30h 45m

R23 647

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

21:00-9:40

1 stop28h 40m

R23 730

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

15:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

13:21-12:10

2 stops38h 49m

R24 077

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

9:55-19:45

2 stops40h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 20/9

16:25-22:10

2 stops46h 45m

R28 093

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

7:40-16:50

1 stop40h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 192

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/9

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 18/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 357

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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

R19 202 - R26 363

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala15% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 520 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica16% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 636 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama103% 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, 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 774

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 847

Fastest flight time

32h 15m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 774 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 847 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 32h 15m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria 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 August 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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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 316
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