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R10 759 Cheap flights to Central America

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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
57h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 23m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 109British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
57h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 23m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 222British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
Delta Logo
21:40 - 22:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
14:10 - 19:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 609Delta
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Dec 25
Delta Logo
21:40 - 13:12JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 - 19:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 609Delta
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:27JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
29h 27m2 stops Newark Orlando
United Airlines Logo
8:11 - 18:30PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 19m2 stops Orlando Newark
R20 063United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 31m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
19:20 - 18:30PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R20 063United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Air France Logo
19:40 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
20:30 - 11:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 510Air France
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Dec 24
Air France Logo
19:40 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
20:30 - 11:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 510Air France
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 24
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 722KLM
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 5
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 722KLM
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

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JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

19:35-21:05

2 stops57h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

16:02-10:25

2 stops34h 23m

R18 109

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

19:35-21:05

2 stops57h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

16:02-10:25

2 stops34h 23m

R18 222
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

21:40-22:15

2 stops32h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/12

14:10-19:10

1 stop21h 00m

R18 609

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

21:40-13:12

2 stops47h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/12

7:00-19:10

1 stop28h 10m

R18 609

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 20/10

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

R20 063

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 20/10

19:20-18:30

2 stops40h 10m

R20 063

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:40-16:10

1 stop28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

20:30-11:25

1 stop30h 55m

R27 510

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:40-16:10

1 stop28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

20:30-11:25

1 stop30h 55m

R27 510

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/10

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R28 722

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/10

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R28 722

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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 739 - R29 723

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala23% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 654 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica22% more expensiveUsers typically spent R5 331 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama126% 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 759

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 222

Fastest flight time

43h 49m
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 759 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 222 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 43h 49m (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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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.

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