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R16 076 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 26/5. 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
21:15 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
29h 10m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:00 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
34h 00m2 stops
R19 211British Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
31h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 7:35
GUA
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JNB
31h 33m2 stops
R19 748British Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
31h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 7:35
GUA
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JNB
31h 33m2 stops
R19 764British Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Lufthansa Logo
22:00 - 17:08
JNB
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PTY
26h 08m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 40m2 stops
R20 033Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
Lufthansa Logo
22:00 - 20:02
JNB
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PTY
29h 02m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PTY
-
JNB
26h 40m2 stops
R20 083Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
41h 35m1 stop
R24 156KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 20
KLM Logo
23:59 - 22:15
JNB
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SJO
30h 16m2 stops
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05
SJO
-
JNB
41h 35m1 stop
R24 643KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:25
CPT
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GUA
32h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:40 - 18:00
GUA
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CPT
31h 20m2 stops
R31 013United Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:08
CPT
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PTY
27h 18m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:11 - 16:10
PTY
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CPT
23h 59m1 stop
R31 365United Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Air France Logo
7:55 - 17:10
CPT
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SJO
41h 15m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:15 - 21:45
SJO
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CPT
42h 30m1 stop
R33 209Air France
Sat, Mar 28 - Fri, Apr 10

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:15-18:25

2 stops29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/5

13:00-7:00

2 stops34h 00m

R19 211

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-21:05

2 stops31h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/2

16:02-7:35

2 stops31h 33m

R19 748

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-21:05

2 stops31h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/2

16:02-7:35

2 stops31h 33m

R19 764

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-17:08

2 stops26h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

8:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

R20 033

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

8:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

R20 083

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R24 156

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-22:15

2 stops30h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/2

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

R24 642

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 16/2

2:40-18:00

2 stops31h 20m

R31 013

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

R31 365

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

7:55-17:10

1 stop41h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

19:15-21:45

1 stop42h 30m

R33 209

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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 706 - R36 209

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama15% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 956 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize36% more expensiveUsers typically spent R9 555 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica73% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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

R16 076

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 211

Fastest flight time

51h 10m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 076 (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 72 hours is R19 211 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 51h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 December 2025, there are 8 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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