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R10 987 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 25/8. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 - 8:50
CPT
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SJO
52h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 - 6:45
SJO
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CPT
20h 55m
2 stops
R19 108Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 20:07
JNB
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SJO
30h 52m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:34 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
36h 51m
2 stops
R19 222British Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Jan 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 - 14:15
JNB
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PTY
39h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 4:15
PTY
-
JNB
40h 50m
3 stops
R19 583Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:31
CPT
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PTY
30h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:04 - 17:10
PTY
-
CPT
46h 06m
2 stops
R20 172United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:11 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
27h 19m
2 stops
R20 238United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
40h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 9:40
SJO
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JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
R22 546Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Jan 31
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 17:35
JNB
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SJO
30h 35m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 9:40
SJO
-
JNB
29h 00m
1 stop
R23 070Lufthansa
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Jan 31
KLM Logo
23:15 - 12:00
JNB
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LIR
44h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:25 - 21:20
LIR
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JNB
47h 55m
2 stops
R27 868KLM
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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
R28 473KLM
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
27h 30m
2 stops
Air France Logo
21:55 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
40h 30m
2 stops
R28 981Air France
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 30

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

12:50-8:50

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

1:50-6:45

2 stops20h 55m

R19 108

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

21:15-20:07

2 stops30h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

13:34-10:25

2 stops36h 51m

R19 222

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

5:45-14:15

3 stops39h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 17/8

4:25-4:15

3 stops40h 50m

R19 583

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

19:50-19:31

1 stop30h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 24/9

12:04-17:10

2 stops46h 06m

R20 172
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 24/9

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

R20 238

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

8:45-17:35

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

20:40-9:40

1 stop29h 00m

R22 546

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/1

20:40-9:40

1 stop29h 00m

R23 070

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/8

23:15-12:00

2 stops44h 45m

Liberia

Fri 4/9

13:25-21:20

2 stops47h 55m

R27 868

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 24/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 473

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

23:15-19:45

2 stops27h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/8

21:55-21:25

2 stops40h 30m

R28 981

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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 960 - R27 990

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama20% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 666 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYGuatemala19% more expensiveUsers typically spent R4 372 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama179% 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 987

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 108

Fastest flight time

27h 55m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 987 (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 R19 108 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 27h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 11% 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 July 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
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R17 749
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R19 222
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 172
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R23 447
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R24 511
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R25 608
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R26 459
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R30 373