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R10 803 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 7/9. 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
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R18 906British Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
35h 14m
2 stops
R18 956British Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
35h 14m
2 stops
R19 005British Airways
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 - 15:25
JNB
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SJO
37h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:40 - 7:05
SJO
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JNB
21h 25m
2 stops
R20 800Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
48h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
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JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R21 179United Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 14:15
JNB
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PTY
30h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 12:00
PTY
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JNB
35h 05m
2 stops
R23 501Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 4:04
CPT
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PTY
39h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:51 - 15:20
PTY
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CPT
62h 29m
2 stops
R26 992United Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Sep 3
KLM Logo
14:00 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
33h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
21:55 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
40h 30m
2 stops
R31 044KLM
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
Air France Logo
18:50 - 19:45
JNB
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PTY
31h 55m
1 stop
Air France Logo
21:55 - 10:20
PTY
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JNB
29h 25m
1 stop
R31 175Air France
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
49h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
43h 00m
1 stop
R31 324KLM
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14

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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 24 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops59h 14m

R18 906

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops35h 14m

R18 956

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops35h 14m

R19 005
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-15:25

2 stops37h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 21/6

1:40-7:05

2 stops21h 25m

R20 800

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

10:25-4:04

2 stops48h 39m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 28/6

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R21 179

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:55-14:15

2 stops30h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 25/9

17:55-12:00

2 stops35h 05m

R23 501

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

19:50-4:04

1 stop39h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/9

17:51-15:20

2 stops62h 29m

R26 992

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 30/6

21:55-21:25

2 stops40h 30m

R31 044

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:50-19:45

1 stop31h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 25/9

21:55-10:20

1 stop29h 25m

R31 175

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/7

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

R31 324

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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

R28 763 - R34 255

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama8% cheaperUsers typically spent R2 520 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize9% more expensiveUsers typically spent R2 964 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama127% 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

R10 803

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 906

Fastest flight time

25h 50m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 803 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 906 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 25h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 12% 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 5 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 San José flightsfrom R18 956
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R20 784
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R23 155
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R34 255
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R34 370
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R37 022
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R38 323
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R40 612