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R11 280 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 26/9. 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
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R19 968British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
36h 35m
1 stop
R20 281United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 30
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 4:04
CPT
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PTY
39h 04m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 17:10
PTY
-
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
R20 281United Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:10
JNB
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PTY
26h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:29 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
37h 01m
2 stops
R20 612United Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:22
JNB
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PTY
46h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
27h 35m
2 stops
R20 711United Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Jul 29
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:55
JNB
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SJO
33h 20m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
59h 14m
2 stops
R21 355British Airways
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 13:00
JNB
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SJO
47h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:11 - 10:25
SJO
-
JNB
35h 14m
2 stops
R23 006American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Nov 8
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
-
PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
-
CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R27 267KLM
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 27
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
R31 033KLM
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
Air France Logo
23:15 - 17:00
CPT
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SJO
49h 45m
2 stops
Air France Logo
19:05 - 21:25
SJO
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CPT
66h 20m
2 stops
R31 083Air France
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1

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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 26 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops59h 14m

R19 968

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 30/7

22:55-18:30

1 stop36h 35m

R20 281

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

20:00-4:04

2 stops39h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/8

9:45-17:10

1 stop24h 25m

R20 281
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 29/7

22:29-18:30

2 stops37h 01m

R20 612

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

22:00-13:22

2 stops46h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 29/7

7:55-18:30

2 stops27h 35m

R20 711

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

19:35-20:55

2 stops33h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops59h 14m

R21 355

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:15-13:00

2 stops47h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

15:11-10:25

2 stops35h 14m

R23 006

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 27/7

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 267

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 1/8

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R31 033

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

23:15-17:00

2 stops49h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/8

19:05-21:25

2 stops66h 20m

R31 083

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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 165 - R33 791

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama21% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 648 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYGuatemala26% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 986 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama92% 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

R11 280

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 968

Fastest flight time

36h 45m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 280 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 968 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 36h 45m (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 June 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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