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R14 214 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 1/12. 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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United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 18:37JNB-PTY
28h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:11 - 17:45PTY-JNB
40h 34m2 stops
R20 328United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:34CPT-PTY
30h 44m1 stop
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10:00 - 7:40PTY-CPT
38h 40m2 stops
R20 398United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:31CPT-PTY
23h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:41 - 16:10PTY-CPT
38h 29m1 stop
R20 416United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 30
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:12JNB-GUA
29h 57m2 stops
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12:30 - 9:25GUA-JNB
36h 55m2 stops
R21 066British Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 14
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 19:12JNB-GUA
29h 57m2 stops
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12:30 - 9:25GUA-JNB
36h 55m2 stops
R21 083British Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 14
Air France Logo
8:50 - 17:50CPT-SJO
41h 00m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:05 - 6:45SJO-CPT
26h 40m1 stop
R24 193Air France
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 29
Air France Logo
8:50 - 17:50CPT-SJO
41h 00m1 stop
Air France Logo
20:05 - 21:55SJO-CPT
41h 50m2 stops
R24 228Air France
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Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 30
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:50JNB-PTY
29h 00m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20PTY-JNB
43h 30m1 stop
R27 584KLM
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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 2
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:50JNB-PTY
53h 00m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20PTY-JNB
43h 30m1 stop
R27 655KLM
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
Lufthansa Logo
19:00 - 13:45JNB-SJO
26h 45m2 stops
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14:40 - 8:35SJO-JNB
57h 55m3 stops
R33 382Lufthansa
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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 15 August 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

21:20-18:37

2 stops28h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 3/9

18:11-17:45

2 stops40h 34m

R20 328

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:50-20:34

1 stop30h 44m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 25/11

10:00-7:40

2 stops38h 40m

R20 398

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/11

18:41-16:10

1 stop38h 29m

R20 416

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

21:15-19:12

2 stops29h 57m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 14/9

12:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

R21 066

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

21:15-19:12

2 stops29h 57m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 14/9

12:30-9:25

2 stops36h 55m

R21 083

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

8:50-17:50

1 stop41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/11

20:05-6:45

1 stop26h 40m

R24 193

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

8:50-17:50

1 stop41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/11

20:05-21:55

2 stops41h 50m

R24 228

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

18:50-16:50

2 stops29h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/9

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R27 584

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

18:50-16:50

2 stops53h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/9

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R27 655

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 stops57h 55m

R33 382

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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 646 - R25 792

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama8% cheaperUsers typically spent R112 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica9% more expensiveUsers typically spent R124 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica62% 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, 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

R14 214

Best Round-Trip Price

R20 328

Fastest flight time

21h 35m

Popular in

October
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 214 (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 R20 328 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 21h 35m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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October 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 August 2025, there are 11 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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Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 416
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Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R24 545
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