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R19 137 Cheap flights to Central America

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United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:31CPT-PTY
23h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:16 - 18:00PTY-CPT
26h 44m2 stops
R19 137United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:31CPT-PTY
23h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:00PTY-CPT
25h 00m1 stop
R19 207United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:21CPT-GUA
35h 26m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:24 - 10:20GUA-CPT
38h 56m2 stops
R20 700British Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:21CPT-GUA
35h 26m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:52 - 8:05GUA-CPT
32h 13m2 stops
R20 718British Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:25CPT-SJO
26h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55SJO-CPT
41h 25m1 stop
R24 174KLM
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:25 - 8:50SJO-JNB
29h 25m1 stop
R24 278Air France
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:10JNB-SJO
30h 20m1 stop
Air France Logo
19:25 - 21:35SJO-JNB
42h 10m2 stops
R24 642Air France
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 18:55JNB-SJO
31h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 9:30SJO-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
R25 736Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
KLM Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 6:10PTY-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
R26 014KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 13:45JNB-SJO
26h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
33h 55m3 stops
R34 784Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22

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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 14 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/11

8:16-18:00

2 stops26h 44m

R19 137

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/11

10:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R19 207

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

18:55-22:21

2 stops35h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

11:24-10:20

2 stops38h 56m

R20 700

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

18:55-22:21

2 stops35h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

15:52-8:05

2 stops32h 13m

R20 718

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

23:45-18:25

1 stop26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/11

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

R24 174

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-8:50

1 stop29h 25m

R24 278

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:25-21:35

2 stops42h 10m

R24 642

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:45-18:55

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/11

20:40-9:30

1 stop28h 50m

R25 736

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-16:30

2 stops39h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

18:45-6:10

1 stop28h 25m

R26 014

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

19:00-13:45

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

R34 784

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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

R21 239 - R25 441

CHEAPEST COUNTRYCosta Rica9% cheaperUsers typically spent R127 less on flights to Costa Rica
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYPanama9% more expensiveUsers typically spent R115 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama67% 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, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Belize.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 137

Fastest flight time

23h 05m

Popular in

October
The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R19 137 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 23h 05m (Cape Town Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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October has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 8% 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 September 2025, there are 10 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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