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R12 588 Cheap flights to Central America

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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
57h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 10:25
GUA
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JNB
34h 23m2 stops
R18 815British Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 8:32
CPT
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SJO
43h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 15:05
SJO
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CPT
65h 45m2 stops
R19 746United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 19
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
55h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 10:25
GUA
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JNB
34h 23m2 stops
R19 999British Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 21:02
JNB
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SJO
31h 02m2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:43 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
60h 42m2 stops
R21 048British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
22:10 - 13:13
CPT
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GUA
47h 03m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:13 - 8:05
GUA
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CPT
33h 52m2 stops
R23 214American Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:38
JNB
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PTY
28h 38m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:30 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 05m2 stops
R23 857United Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25
JNB
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SJO
26h 26m1 stop
KLM Logo
20:05 - 22:05
SJO
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JNB
42h 00m2 stops
R24 771KLM
Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 14:13
JNB
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LIR
32h 28m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:25 - 8:40
LIR
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JNB
57h 15m2 stops
R30 777Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
KLM Logo
23:45 - 21:40
CPT
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GUA
29h 55m3 stops
KLM Logo
14:10 - 5:50
GUA
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CPT
31h 40m2 stops
R32 452KLM
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
39h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:30 - 8:40
GUA
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JNB
30h 10m3 stops
R38 341Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

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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 7 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:35-21:05

2 stops57h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/2

16:02-10:25

2 stops34h 23m

R18 815

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

13:20-15:05

2 stops65h 45m

R19 746

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

22:00-21:05

2 stops55h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/2

16:02-10:25

2 stops34h 23m

R19 999

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

22:00-21:02

2 stops31h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

13:43-10:25

2 stops60h 42m

R21 048

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

22:10-13:13

2 stops47h 03m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 26/1

14:13-8:05

2 stops33h 52m

R23 214

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

22:00-19:38

2 stops28h 38m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 26/1

9:30-18:35

2 stops26h 05m

R23 857

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

20:05-22:05

2 stops42h 00m

R24 771

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

13:45-14:13

2 stops32h 28m

Liberia

Fri 13/2

15:25-8:40

2 stops57h 15m

R30 777

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

23:45-21:40

3 stops29h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 26/1

14:10-5:50

2 stops31h 40m

R32 452

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

13:45-21:05

2 stops39h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/2

18:30-8:40

3 stops30h 10m

R38 341

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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 776 - R48 510

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala29% cheaperUsers typically spent R8 951 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize58% more expensiveUsers typically spent R17 783 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica71% 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 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

R12 588

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 815

Fastest flight time

48h 40m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R12 588 (Cape Town Intl 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 815 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 48h 40m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria 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 December 2025, there are 8 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
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R19 746
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R19 999
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R21 065
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R23 553
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R23 857
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R31 742
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R33 637
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R48 510