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R10 973 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 3/6. 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
23:15 - 11:52
JNB
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SJO
44h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:20 - 8:50
SJO
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JNB
35h 30m
2 stops
R19 986Delta
Sun, May 17 - Fri, Jun 5
Delta Logo
20:25 - 11:52
JNB
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SJO
47h 27m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:20 - 21:20
SJO
-
JNB
48h 00m
2 stops
R20 003Delta
Sun, May 17 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
55h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
55h 52m
2 stops
R20 476British Airways
Tue, May 19 - Mon, Jun 1
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:27
JNB
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GUA
30h 12m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:08 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
39h 17m
2 stops
R20 672British Airways
Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 6:56
JNB
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PTY
23h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 11:55
PTY
-
JNB
37h 25m
1 stop
R22 060Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 8:11
JNB
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PTY
24h 21m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 11:55
PTY
-
JNB
42h 45m
2 stops
R22 321Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 13:31
JNB
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PTY
49h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R25 506United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 22
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
JNB
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20
PTY
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JNB
43h 30m
1 stop
R29 392KLM
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
JNB
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20
PTY
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JNB
43h 30m
1 stop
R29 522KLM
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 22
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 20:41
CPT
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PTY
33h 41m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:51 - 15:20
PTY
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CPT
38h 29m
2 stops
R36 544United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5

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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 18 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

23:15-11:52

2 stops44h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

13:20-8:50

2 stops35h 30m

R19 986

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

20:25-11:52

2 stops47h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

13:20-21:20

2 stops48h 00m

R20 003

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:25-19:24

2 stops55h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

15:08-7:00

2 stops55h 52m

R20 476

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

21:15-19:27

2 stops30h 12m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 17/6

10:08-9:25

2 stops39h 17m

R20 672
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:50-6:56

1 stop23h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 21/5

15:30-11:55

1 stop37h 25m

R22 060

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:50-8:11

1 stop24h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 21/5

10:10-11:55

2 stops42h 45m

R22 321

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

19:00-13:31

2 stops49h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 22/10

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R25 506

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 18/5

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R29 392

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 22/10

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R29 522

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:00-20:41

2 stops33h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 5/6

17:51-15:20

2 stops38h 29m

R36 544

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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

R23 399 - R46 863

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama25% cheaperUsers typically spent R7 985 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize49% more expensiveUsers typically spent R15 480 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOGuatemala60% more popularAs a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Guatemala 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

R10 973

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 986

Fastest flight time

41h 40m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 973 (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 R19 986 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 41h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 April 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

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 640
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R20 672
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R23 971
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R27 955
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R30 176
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R30 796
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R37 083
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R46 863