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R11 865 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 28/10. 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 - 20:14
JNB
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GUA
32h 39m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:52 - 10:25
GUA
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JNB
34h 33m
2 stops
R19 231British Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
30h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:00
PTY
-
CPT
51h 05m
2 stops
R20 486United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 12:08
JNB
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BZE
48h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:21 - 10:25
BZE
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JNB
34h 04m
2 stops
R21 529American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15
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 670United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 6:13
CPT
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PTY
41h 23m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:41 - 18:00
PTY
-
CPT
43h 19m
2 stops
R22 703United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 - 0:35
JNB
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PTY
25h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:31 - 8:35
PTY
-
JNB
31h 04m
2 stops
R23 241Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 15:45
JNB
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SJO
28h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
17:25 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
33h 00m
2 stops
R23 387British Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 6
Air Canada Logo
19:55 - 13:40
JNB
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LIR
49h 45m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:55 - 10:00
LIR
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JNB
59h 05m
2 stops
R23 567Air Canada
Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:37
JNB
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PTY
27h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
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JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R24 349United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 20:25
CPT
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PTY
34h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:05
PTY
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CPT
31h 05m
1 stop
R28 977Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31

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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 June 2026.
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:35-20:14

2 stops32h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 15/11

15:52-10:25

2 stops34h 33m

R19 231

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

7:55-18:00

2 stops51h 05m

R20 486

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:35-12:08

2 stops48h 33m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 15/11

16:21-10:25

2 stops34h 04m

R21 529

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 670

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-6:13

2 stops41h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/10

15:41-18:00

2 stops43h 19m

R22 703
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

5:45-0:35

3 stops25h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/6

18:31-8:35

2 stops31h 04m

R23 241

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

19:35-15:45

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

17:25-10:25

2 stops33h 00m

R23 387

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

19:55-13:40

2 stops49h 45m

Liberia

Sat 14/11

14:55-10:00

2 stops59h 05m

R23 566

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

22:00-18:37

2 stops27h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 21/10

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R24 349

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

16:35-20:25

1 stop34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/10

22:00-12:05

1 stop31h 05m

R28 977

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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 418 - R33 329

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama15% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 042 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize26% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 878 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama127% 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

R11 865

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 231

Fastest flight time

43h 35m
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 865 (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 231 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 43h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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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 June 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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Popular Flights to Central America

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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R19 231
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 486
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R21 350
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R24 349
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R25 213
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R29 287
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R30 868
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R33 329