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R16 623 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 6/8. 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
20:00 - 20:35
CPT
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PTY
31h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 17:10
PTY
-
CPT
42h 40m
2 stops
R20 244United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 19:31
CPT
-
PTY
35h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 15:20
PTY
-
CPT
46h 35m
2 stops
R20 836United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40
JNB
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PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:25 - 9:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R21 708Air Europa
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
-
PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:25 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
40h 05m
2 stops
R22 433United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:52
JNB
-
SJO
30h 37m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
R22 910British Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 - 6:56
CPT
-
PTY
25h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:41 - 6:45
PTY
-
CPT
32h 04m
1 stop
R23 963Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 19:58
CPT
-
GUA
45h 58m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:31 - 6:45
GUA
-
CPT
36h 14m
2 stops
R24 638Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 12:32
JNB
-
BZE
47h 17m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:10 - 7:00
BZE
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JNB
34h 50m
2 stops
R25 823British Airways
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 9:45
PTY
-
CPT
55h 55m
2 stops
R28 785KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
KLM Logo
15:20 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
32h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
21:55 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
40h 30m
2 stops
R29 131KLM
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:00-20:35

1 stop31h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 1/10

15:30-17:10

2 stops42h 40m

R20 244

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

15:20-19:31

2 stops35h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/9

9:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

R20 836

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 8/9

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R21 708

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/9

19:25-18:30

2 stops40h 05m

R22 433

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

21:15-19:52

2 stops30h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

6:00-7:00

2 stops41h 00m

R22 910
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

12:50-6:56

1 stop25h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 24/8

15:41-6:45

1 stop32h 04m

R23 963

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

6:00-19:58

3 stops45h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 7/9

10:31-6:45

2 stops36h 14m

R24 638

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

21:15-12:32

2 stops47h 17m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 23/8

12:10-7:00

2 stops34h 50m

R25 823

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 24/8

18:50-9:45

2 stops55h 55m

R28 785

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

15:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 13/8

21:55-21:25

2 stops40h 30m

R29 131

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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

R20 976 - R32 033

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama21% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 448 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica21% more expensiveUsers typically spent R5 612 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama137% 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

R16 623

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 244

Fastest flight time

30h 20m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R16 623 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R20 244 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 30h 20m (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 14% 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 July 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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Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 244
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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R26 596
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