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R13 318 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 10/2. 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
22:00 - 22:21JNB-GUA
32h 21m2 stops
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15:52 - 7:35GUA-JNB
31h 43m2 stops
R19 230British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 22:21JNB-GUA
32h 21m2 stops
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15:40 - 10:25GUA-JNB
34h 45m2 stops
R19 578British Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 6
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20:50 - 5:48CPT-GUA
40h 58m2 stops
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6:00 - 17:00GUA-CPT
27h 00m2 stops
R19 943United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 20:27JNB-PTY
55h 42m2 stops
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8:16 - 18:35PTY-JNB
27h 19m2 stops
R20 725United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 14:00JNB-PTY
53h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 12:35PTY-JNB
43h 50m2 stops
R21 143Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
KLM Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 21:55PTY-CPT
44h 10m1 stop
R25 733KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
KLM Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
22:20 - 21:55PTY-CPT
40h 35m2 stops
R26 063KLM
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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 - 21:55PTY-CPT
40h 35m2 stops
R26 811Air France
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 22:39CPT-GUA
42h 04m2 stops
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13:50 - 10:30GUA-CPT
36h 40m2 stops
R48 092Qatar Airways
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 3
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 22:39CPT-GUA
42h 04m2 stops
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18:30 - 10:30GUA-CPT
32h 00m3 stops
R69 531Qatar Airways
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 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 14 October 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

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

22:00-22:21

2 stops32h 21m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 1/12

15:52-7:35

2 stops31h 43m

R19 230

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

22:00-22:21

2 stops32h 21m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 6/12

15:40-10:25

2 stops34h 45m

R19 578

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:50-5:48

2 stops40h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 18/3

6:00-17:00

2 stops27h 00m

R19 943

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:45-20:27

2 stops55h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 19/11

8:16-18:35

2 stops27h 19m

R20 725

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

15:25-14:00

2 stops53h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/11

9:45-12:35

2 stops43h 50m

R21 143

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

18:45-21:55

1 stop44h 10m

R25 733

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

22:20-21:55

2 stops40h 35m

R26 063

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

22:20-21:55

2 stops40h 35m

R26 811

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

12:35-22:39

2 stops42h 04m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 3/1

13:50-10:30

2 stops36h 40m

R48 092

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

12:35-22:39

2 stops42h 04m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 3/1

18:30-10:30

3 stops32h 00m

R69 530

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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

R18 039 - R25 101

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala18% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 999 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica14% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 060 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama73% 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

R13 318

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 230

Fastest flight time

22h 04m

Popular in

October
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 318 (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R19 230 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 22h 04m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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October has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 9% 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 October 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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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R16 709
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