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R10 286 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 16/9. 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 - 18:15
JNB
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GUA
54h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
R21 499British Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 18:15
JNB
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GUA
30h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
58h 25m
2 stops
R21 515British Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 18:15
JNB
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GUA
30h 50m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
R21 648British Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
30h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:12 - 9:30
PTY
-
CPT
41h 18m
2 stops
R26 080United Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 13
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
40h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35
SJO
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JNB
33h 55m
3 stops
R27 221Lufthansa
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 21:40
CPT
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GUA
35h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:25 - 15:20
GUA
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CPT
52h 55m
2 stops
R27 386United Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 15
Air France Logo
9:55 - 17:10
CPT
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SJO
39h 15m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
42h 20m
2 stops
R28 296Air France
Sun, May 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Air France Logo
18:00 - 19:45
JNB
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PTY
32h 45m
1 stop
Air France Logo
21:55 - 11:05
PTY
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JNB
30h 10m
1 stop
R29 519Air France
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:59
CPT
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GUA
28h 44m
2 stops
KLM Logo
16:29 - 21:25
GUA
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CPT
68h 56m
2 stops
R31 206KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:41
CPT
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GUA
30h 26m
3 stops
KLM Logo
16:29 - 21:25
GUA
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CPT
68h 56m
2 stops
R32 463KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:25-18:15

2 stops54h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/10

15:00-9:25

2 stops34h 25m

R21 499

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:25-18:15

2 stops30h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/10

15:00-9:25

2 stops58h 25m

R21 515

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:25-18:15

2 stops30h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/10

15:00-9:25

2 stops34h 25m

R21 648

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

20:00-19:31

2 stops30h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 13/5

9:12-9:30

2 stops41h 18m

R26 080

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:45-17:35

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R27 221

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

17:55-21:40

2 stops35h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 15/8

2:25-15:20

2 stops52h 55m

R27 386

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

9:55-17:10

2 stops39h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

19:05-21:25

2 stops42h 20m

R28 296
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

18:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/6

21:55-11:05

1 stop30h 10m

R29 519

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-19:59

2 stops28h 44m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 13/6

16:29-21:25

2 stops68h 56m

R31 206

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-21:41

3 stops30h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 13/6

16:29-21:25

2 stops68h 56m

R32 463

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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

R24 839 - R27 733

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama6% cheaperUsers typically spent R1 455 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize5% more expensiveUsers typically spent R1 439 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama52% 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 286

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 499

Fastest flight time

29h 07m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 286 (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 R21 499 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 29h 07m (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 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 Panama City flightsfrom R21 581
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R22 822
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R24 790
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R27 733
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R28 676
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R30 611
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R31 206
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R32 959