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R9 888 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 25/8. 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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United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
37h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
R20 979United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
37h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
R22 445United Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 12:08
JNB
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BZE
48h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:36 - 10:25
BZE
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JNB
35h 49m
2 stops
R23 088American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:14
JNB
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PTY
47h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
49h 30m
2 stops
R24 242United Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
R24 604United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 12:10
SJO
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CPT
36h 59m
2 stops
R24 852British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
British Airways Logo
14:00 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
34h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 12:10
SJO
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CPT
36h 59m
2 stops
R26 664British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
17:55 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
32h 25m
2 stops
R27 159Air France
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R32 646KLM
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
KLM Logo
18:50 - 11:07
JNB
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BZE
48h 17m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:15 - 10:20
BZE
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JNB
38h 05m
2 stops
R33 026KLM
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Aug 10

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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 10 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 3/8

22:55-18:30

1 stop36h 35m

R20 979

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/8

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R22 445

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

19:35-12:08

2 stops48h 33m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 6/12

14:36-10:25

2 stops35h 49m

R23 088

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

22:00-14:14

2 stops47h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/8

10:00-18:30

2 stops49h 30m

R24 242

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/8

22:55-18:30

1 stop36h 35m

R24 604

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

14:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-12:10

2 stops36h 59m

R24 852

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

14:00-16:40

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-12:10

2 stops36h 59m

R26 664
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/10

17:55-10:20

2 stops32h 25m

R27 159

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/8

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R32 646

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:50-11:07

2 stops48h 17m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 10/8

12:15-10:20

2 stops38h 05m

R33 026

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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

R22 149 - R30 587

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama19% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 076 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize12% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 362 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama52% 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

R9 888

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 979

Fastest flight time

40h 35m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 888 (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 5 days is R20 979 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 40h 35m (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen 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 June 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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Popular Flights to Central America

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Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R17 716
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Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R26 038
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Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R26 582
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 686
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R29 202
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R30 586