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R11 436 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 20/8. 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
7:00 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
41h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 8:05
SJO
-
CPT
32h 54m
2 stops
R24 232British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 4:04
JNB
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PTY
43h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
27h 20m
2 stops
R24 361United Airlines
Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
40h 06m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:30 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
44h 00m
2 stops
R24 555United Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 16:40
CPT
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SJO
29h 45m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 8:05
SJO
-
CPT
32h 54m
2 stops
R26 286British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 22:59
JNB
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SJO
42h 14m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:09 - 3:55
SJO
-
JNB
30h 46m
2 stops
R27 871Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 20:05
JNB
-
PTY
32h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 11:00
PTY
-
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
R31 058Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 20:05
JNB
-
PTY
32h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 11:00
PTY
-
JNB
30h 15m
1 stop
R31 074Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 13:39
JNB
-
SJO
49h 29m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:09 - 8:40
SJO
-
JNB
35h 31m
2 stops
R31 640Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
KLM Logo
18:50 - 11:07
JNB
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BZE
48h 17m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:15 - 10:20
BZE
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JNB
62h 05m
2 stops
R33 177KLM
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 27
KLM Logo
18:50 - 11:07
JNB
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BZE
48h 17m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:15 - 10:20
BZE
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JNB
62h 05m
2 stops
R35 053KLM
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 27

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

7:00-16:40

2 stops41h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-8:05

2 stops32h 54m

R24 232

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

15:05-4:04

2 stops43h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/8

8:10-18:30

2 stops27h 20m

R24 361

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

10:25-19:31

2 stops40h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 18/7

15:30-18:30

2 stops44h 00m

R24 555

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

18:55-16:40

1 stop29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

15:11-8:05

2 stops32h 54m

R26 286

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

12:45-22:59

2 stops42h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

13:09-3:55

2 stops30h 46m

R27 871
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

18:50-20:05

1 stop32h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/11

21:45-11:00

1 stop30h 15m

R31 058

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

18:50-20:05

1 stop32h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/11

21:45-11:00

1 stop30h 15m

R31 074

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

20:10-13:39

2 stops49h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

13:09-8:40

2 stops35h 31m

R31 640

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:50-11:07

2 stops48h 17m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 27/7

12:15-10:20

2 stops62h 05m

R33 177

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

18:50-11:07

2 stops48h 17m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Mon 27/7

12:15-10:20

2 stops62h 05m

R35 053

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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

R20 422 - R29 537

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama24% cheaperUsers typically spent R6 422 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYGuatemala10% more expensiveUsers typically spent R2 685 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama90% 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 436

Best Round-Trip Price

R24 232

Fastest flight time

43h 15m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 436 (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 5 days is R24 232 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 43h 15m (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 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

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 091
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 754
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R26 804
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 176
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R28 259
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R28 729
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R31 009
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R31 899