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12:50 - 15:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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1:50 - 6:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 55m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R17 702Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
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22:00 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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15:08 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 17m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R17 959British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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22:00 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 17m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 151British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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20:50 - 22:48CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
33h 58m1 stop Newark
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2:10 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 50m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R19 433United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 26
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20:50 - 22:48CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
33h 58m1 stop Newark
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1:05 - 16:10GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
31h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
R19 593United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Mar 12
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12:50 - 8:11CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
26h 21m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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15:35 - 6:45PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R24 351Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:00 - 18:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
42h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas
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20:25 - 17:20PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 55m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo
R26 818Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:40 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
40h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:50 - 21:25PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 747KLM
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 22
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23:15 - 11:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LIR Liberia
44h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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13:00 - 11:25LIR  Liberia-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle
R28 100KLM
Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
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0:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
47h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:50 - 6:25PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
R28 388Air France
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

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Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

12:50-15:25

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

1:50-6:45

2 stops20h 55m

R17 702

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

22:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:08-10:25

2 stops35h 17m

R17 959

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

22:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:08-10:25

2 stops35h 17m

R18 151

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/11

20:50-22:48

1 stop33h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 26/11

2:10-18:00

2 stops31h 50m

R19 433

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

20:50-22:48

1 stop33h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 12/3

1:05-16:10

1 stop31h 05m

R19 593

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

12:50-8:11

1 stop26h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 23/10

15:35-6:45

1 stop32h 10m

R24 351

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

7:00-18:40

2 stops42h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 20/10

20:25-17:20

2 stops37h 55m

R26 818

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

7:40-16:50

1 stop40h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 22/10

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 747

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LIR Liberia

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

23:15-11:35

2 stops44h 20m

Liberia

Sun 25/10

13:00-11:25

2 stops38h 25m

R28 100

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

0:15-16:50

2 stops47h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 23/10

18:50-6:25

2 stops52h 35m

R28 388

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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

R18 664 - R24 255

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala17% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 701 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize8% more expensiveUsers typically spent R1 890 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama68% 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, 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

R10 670

Best Round-Trip Price

R17 702

Fastest flight time

33h 15m
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 670 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R17 702 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 33h 15m (Cape Town Intl 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 September 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.

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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.

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