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R11 011 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 4/6. 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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14:50 - 14:15
JNB
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PTY
30h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 12:00
PTY
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JNB
24h 35m
2 stops
R20 763Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Wed, Jun 3
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14:50 - 17:00
JNB
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PTY
33h 10m
2 stops
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10:10 - 11:55
PTY
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JNB
42h 45m
2 stops
R21 558Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
29h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R22 104British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
40h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 6:40
SJO
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JNB
32h 00m
3 stops
R23 181Lufthansa
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
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
57h 55m
3 stops
R25 399Lufthansa
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 19:24
JNB
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SJO
31h 59m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:51 - 7:00
SJO
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JNB
34h 09m
2 stops
R25 433British Airways
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20
JNB
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SJO
25h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
19:05 - 21:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 15m
2 stops
R28 330KLM
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R29 141KLM
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
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19:50 - 21:40
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GUA
33h 50m
1 stop
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0:05 - 16:10
GUA
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32h 05m
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R32 287United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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19:50 - 18:49
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GUA
30h 59m
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0:05 - 16:10
GUA
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CPT
32h 05m
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R32 304United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

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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 29 April 2026.
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JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

14:50-14:15

2 stops30h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/6

4:25-12:00

2 stops24h 35m

R20 763

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

14:50-17:00

2 stops33h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/6

10:10-11:55

2 stops42h 45m

R21 558

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R22 104

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

14:40-6:40

3 stops32h 00m

R23 181

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 stops57h 55m

R25 399

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

19:25-19:24

2 stops31h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

12:51-7:00

2 stops34h 09m

R25 433

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

19:05-21:20

2 stops42h 15m

R28 330

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/6

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R29 141

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-21:40

1 stop33h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 25/10

0:05-16:10

1 stop32h 05m

R32 287

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-18:49

2 stops30h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 25/10

0:05-16:10

1 stop32h 05m

R32 304

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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 124 - R42 172

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama20% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 878 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize41% more expensiveUsers typically spent R12 170 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica63% 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 011

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 763

Fastest flight time

34h 50m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 011 (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 763 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 34h 50m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria 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 Panama City flightsfrom R19 919
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R22 850
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R22 982
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R27 138
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 270
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 833
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R29 208
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R42 172