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R15 607 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 27/11. 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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Delta Logo
21:55 - 22:15JNB-SJO
32h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:20 - 8:35SJO-JNB
58h 15m2 stops
R18 532Delta
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
19:20 - 22:20JNB-SJO
35h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:31 - 8:35SJO-JNB
58h 04m2 stops
R18 635Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Jan 6
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:45JNB-PTY
49h 45m2 stops
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18:20 - 10:25PTY-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
R19 496British Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 16:45JNB-PTY
49h 45m2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:20 - 10:25PTY-JNB
33h 05m2 stops
R19 685British Airways
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Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 14:45JNB-PTY
50h 00m2 stops
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12:04 - 18:35PTY-JNB
23h 31m2 stops
R20 184United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 10:33JNB-PTY
45h 48m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:04 - 18:35PTY-JNB
23h 31m2 stops
R20 201United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 12
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:20CPT-SJO
40h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R24 985KLM
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Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:20CPT-SJO
25h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:40 - 21:25SJO-CPT
41h 45m2 stops
R25 019KLM
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Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
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15:20 - 20:10CPT-PTY
35h 50m2 stops
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22:20 - 5:50PTY-CPT
24h 30m1 stop
R25 725Air France
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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15:20 - 20:10CPT-PTY
35h 50m2 stops
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22:20 - 5:50PTY-CPT
24h 30m1 stop
R25 794Air France
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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 21 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Central America that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-22:15

1 stop32h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

14:20-8:35

2 stops58h 15m

R18 532

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

19:20-22:20

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/1

14:31-8:35

2 stops58h 04m

R18 635

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

22:00-16:45

2 stops49h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/3

18:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

R19 496

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

22:00-16:45

2 stops49h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/3

18:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

R19 685

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:45-14:45

2 stops50h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/3

12:04-18:35

2 stops23h 31m

R20 184

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:45-10:33

2 stops45h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/3

12:04-18:35

2 stops23h 31m

R20 201

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

7:40-16:20

1 stop40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R24 985

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

19:40-21:25

2 stops41h 45m

R25 019

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R25 725

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

15:20-20:10

2 stops35h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-5:50

1 stop24h 30m

R25 794

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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 055 - R25 450

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama10% cheaperUsers typically spent R2 151 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize15% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 252 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama161% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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

R15 607

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 532

Fastest flight time

23h 31m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 607 (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 532 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 23h 31m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 November 2025, there are 9 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

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Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R18 532
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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R21 681
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R22 662
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R24 899
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R25 501