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R10 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 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
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R22 438United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40
JNB
-
PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:25 - 9:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R23 768Air Europa
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 14
Air Europa Logo
18:55 - 18:40
JNB
-
PTY
30h 45m
1 stop
Air Europa Logo
20:25 - 9:50
PTY
-
JNB
30h 25m
1 stop
R24 758Air Europa
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 14
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:35
JNB
-
PTY
53h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:05 - 9:25
PTY
-
JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
R26 575British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:35
JNB
-
PTY
53h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:05 - 9:25
PTY
-
JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
R26 607British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 - 14:15
JNB
-
PTY
35h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 10:20
PTY
-
JNB
22h 55m
3 stops
R26 915Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 8:50
JNB
-
SJO
25h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 12:00
SJO
-
JNB
36h 00m
2 stops
R27 094Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Sep 4
Delta Logo
23:15 - 11:51
JNB
-
SJO
44h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:16 - 21:20
SJO
-
JNB
48h 04m
2 stops
R27 191Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 19
Delta Logo
23:15 - 11:51
JNB
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SJO
44h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:16 - 21:20
SJO
-
JNB
48h 04m
2 stops
R27 207Delta
Tue, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 19
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
49h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R30 728KLM
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 19

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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 30 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/9

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R22 438

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 14/7

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R23 768

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

18:55-18:40

1 stop30h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 14/7

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R24 758

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-19:35

2 stops53h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/9

21:05-9:25

2 stops29h 20m

R26 575

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-19:35

2 stops53h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/9

21:05-9:25

2 stops29h 20m

R26 607
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

9:25-14:15

3 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 14/7

4:25-10:20

3 stops22h 55m

R26 915

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

15:00-8:50

2 stops25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

16:00-12:00

2 stops36h 00m

R27 094

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

23:15-11:51

2 stops44h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

13:16-21:20

2 stops48h 04m

R27 191

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

23:15-11:51

2 stops44h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

13:16-21:20

2 stops48h 04m

R27 207

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R30 728

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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

R25 699 - R33 178

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama15% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 478 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize10% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 001 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama163% 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 318

Best Round-Trip Price

R22 438

Fastest flight time

41h 10m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 318 (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 R22 438 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 41h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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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 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

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R19 452
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 142
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R27 272
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R30 728
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R32 026
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R33 178
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R33 583
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R35 465