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R10 999 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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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 851British Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 1
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:21 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
37h 04m
2 stops
R19 257British Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
30h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:41 - 18:00
PTY
-
CPT
43h 19m
2 stops
R20 035United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
37h 04m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:41 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
40h 49m
2 stops
R22 388United Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 1:40
CPT
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GUA
42h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 - 14:00
GUA
-
CPT
44h 30m
3 stops
R26 541Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 7
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20
CPT
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
43h 00m
1 stop
R26 930KLM
Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 16:20
CPT
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R27 238Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 6
Air France Logo
19:20 - 16:10
JNB
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SJO
28h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:20 - 12:10
SJO
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JNB
33h 50m
1 stop
R27 449Air France
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 6
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
R27 449KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Air France Logo
19:20 - 16:10
JNB
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SJO
28h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:20 - 12:10
SJO
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JNB
33h 50m
1 stop
R28 163Air France
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 1

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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 6 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

15:11-10:25

2 stops35h 14m

R18 851

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

13:21-10:25

2 stops37h 04m

R19 257

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-19:31

1 stop30h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/10

15:41-18:00

2 stops43h 19m

R20 035

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

18:41-18:30

2 stops40h 49m

R22 388

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:05-1:40

3 stops42h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 7/1

9:30-14:00

3 stops44h 30m

R26 541

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

18:25-21:25

1 stop43h 00m

R26 930

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R27 238
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:20-16:10

1 stop28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

18:20-12:10

1 stop33h 50m

R27 449

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 25/8

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 449

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:20-16:10

1 stop28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/12

18:20-12:10

1 stop33h 50m

R28 163

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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 388 - R30 791

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama18% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 916 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize13% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 488 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica94% more popularAs a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Costa Rica 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 999

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 851

Fastest flight time

34h 20m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 999 (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 R18 851 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 34h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 11% 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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