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R9 332 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 31/3. 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
19:25 - 19:27
JNB
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GUA
32h 02m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
43h 25m
2 stops
R18 252British Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:27
JNB
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GUA
30h 12m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
43h 25m
2 stops
R18 268British Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:37
CPT
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SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
41h 35m
2 stops
R19 573United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 5:30
CPT
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SJO
41h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
60h 30m
2 stops
R19 755United Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 8:01
JNB
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PTY
24h 11m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:05 - 11:55
PTY
-
JNB
25h 50m
2 stops
R21 902Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R23 637KLM
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 17:20
PTY
-
CPT
36h 25m
2 stops
R23 802Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:00
JNB
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SJO
27h 45m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:25 - 21:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 55m
1 stop
R25 817KLM
Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, May 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:25
CPT
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PTY
32h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
PTY
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
R29 583Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 18:30
CPT
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PTY
32h 55m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 11:50
PTY
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CPT
32h 45m
1 stop
R30 095Turkish Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26

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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 6 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-19:27

2 stops32h 02m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 252

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

21:15-19:27

2 stops30h 12m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 268

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

7:55-9:30

2 stops41h 35m

R19 573

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

20:00-5:30

2 stops41h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-9:30

2 stops60h 30m

R19 755
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:50-8:01

1 stop24h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 22/4

3:05-11:55

2 stops25h 50m

R21 902

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 25/4

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R23 637

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 25/4

21:55-17:20

2 stops36h 25m

R23 802

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

23:15-19:00

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

R25 817

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

16:35-18:25

2 stops32h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 23/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

R29 583

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

16:35-18:30

2 stops32h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 26/5

20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

R30 095

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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 870 - R23 273

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala6% cheaperUsers typically spent R1 421 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize4% more expensiveUsers typically spent R975 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica84% 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

R9 332

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 252

Fastest flight time

31h 23m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 332 (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 R18 252 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 31h 23m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 12% 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 March 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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