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12:50 - 14:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
32h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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4:25 - 6:45PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 20m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R17 364Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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22:00 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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15:08 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 17m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 273British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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22:00 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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15:08 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 17m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 338British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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22:00 - 20:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
15:08 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 17m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 387British Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7
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20:50 - 21:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 35m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R19 977United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
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22:00 - 20:27JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
29h 27m2 stops Newark Orlando
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16:41 - 18:35PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 54m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R20 221United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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22:00 - 19:02JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
28h 02m1 stop Newark
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10:00 - 18:35PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m1 stop Newark
R20 221United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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15:35 - 17:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
32h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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18:10 - 12:45PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R21 633Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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15:35 - 15:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
30h 40m3 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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18:10 - 12:45PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R22 184Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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19:35 - 13:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
49h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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14:44 - 10:25PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 41m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R22 525American Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 9

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Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

12:50-14:15

2 stops32h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/10

4:25-6:45

2 stops19h 20m

R17 364

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

22:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:08-10:25

2 stops35h 17m

R18 273

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

22:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:08-10:25

2 stops35h 17m

R18 338

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

22:00-20:40

2 stops30h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/2

15:08-10:25

2 stops35h 17m

R18 387

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R19 977

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

16:41-18:35

2 stops42h 54m

R20 221

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

22:00-19:02

1 stop28h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R20 221

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

15:35-17:15

2 stops32h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

18:10-12:45

3 stops35h 35m

R21 633

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

15:35-15:15

3 stops30h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

18:10-12:45

3 stops35h 35m

R22 184

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/3

19:35-13:40

2 stops49h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 9/3

14:44-10:25

2 stops36h 41m

R22 525

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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

R18 752 - R31 175

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama19% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 512 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica34% more expensiveUsers typically spent R7 920 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama148% 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 One-Way Price

R11 993

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 273

Fastest flight time

42h 10m
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 993 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 273 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 42h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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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 2026, there are 3 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.

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