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R11 498 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 18/5. 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
19:25 - 18:43
JNB
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GUA
31h 18m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:08 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
39h 17m
2 stops
R20 774British Airways
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:07
JNB
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SJO
31h 42m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:50 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
36h 35m
2 stops
R22 419British Airways
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 11:05
JNB
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BZE
47h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:52 - 10:30
BZE
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JNB
36h 38m
2 stops
R26 320Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 20:00
JNB
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PTY
60h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:14 - 9:25
PTY
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JNB
37h 11m
2 stops
R28 338Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 20:41
JNB
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PTY
32h 41m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R28 389United Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 9
KLM Logo
14:00 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
33h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 559KLM
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
KLM Logo
14:00 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
33h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 966KLM
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:25
JNB
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PTY
31h 25m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
PTY
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R29 830Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 22
United Airlines Logo
19:00 - 7:15
JNB
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SJO
44h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
63h 50m
2 stops
R29 966United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 18:25
JNB
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PTY
31h 35m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
PTY
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R30 085Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6

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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 4 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

19:25-18:43

2 stops31h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 24/5

10:08-9:25

2 stops39h 17m

R20 774

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

19:25-19:07

2 stops31h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

12:50-9:25

2 stops36h 35m

R22 419

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:50-11:05

2 stops47h 15m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Tue 5/5

13:52-10:30

2 stops36h 38m

R26 320

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

14:45-20:00

2 stops60h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 22/6

13:14-9:25

2 stops37h 11m

R28 338

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:00-20:41

2 stops32h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 9/5

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R28 389

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 22/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 559

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 966
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-18:25

2 stops31h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 22/6

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R29 830

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

8:45-8:35

2 stops63h 50m

R29 966

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

17:50-18:25

2 stops31h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R30 085

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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

R26 320 - R36 026

CHEAPEST COUNTRYBelize10% cheaperUsers typically spent R2 849 less on flights to Belize
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica23% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 851 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica44% 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

R11 498

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 774

Fastest flight time

34h 30m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 498 (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 72 hours is R20 774 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 34h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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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 April 2026, there are 6 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 Guatemala City flightsfrom R20 774
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R22 419
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R26 320
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R27 371
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R28 559
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R31 679
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R31 984
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R53 980