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R10 193 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 22/1. 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
20:50 - 17:07
CPT
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PTY
27h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:41 - 16:10
PTY
-
CPT
38h 29m1 stop
R19 420United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 17:08
JNB
-
PTY
26h 08m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:16 - 18:35
PTY
-
JNB
27h 19m2 stops
R19 437United Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 20:39
CPT
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SJO
31h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:05 - 18:00
SJO
-
CPT
43h 55m2 stops
R19 503United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 21:05
JNB
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GUA
33h 30m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:02 - 7:35
GUA
-
JNB
31h 33m2 stops
R19 686British Airways
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:35
JNB
-
SJO
53h 20m2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:20 - 7:00
SJO
-
JNB
56h 40m2 stops
R20 286British Airways
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
KLM Logo
23:45 - 22:02
CPT
-
SJO
30h 17m2 stops
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55
SJO
-
CPT
41h 25m1 stop
R23 717KLM
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
KLM Logo
8:00 - 18:25
CPT
-
SJO
42h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:15 - 21:25
SJO
-
CPT
42h 10m2 stops
R23 734KLM
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 29
Air France Logo
19:20 - 20:10
JNB
-
PTY
31h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
22:20 - 12:10
PTY
-
JNB
30h 50m1 stop
R25 383Air France
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 - 14:40
JNB
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LIR
58h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:55 - 8:50
LIR
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JNB
35h 55m2 stops
R37 025Qatar Airways
Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 23:00
JNB
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GUA
34h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:25 - 8:50
GUA
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JNB
31h 25m3 stops
R39 057Qatar Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

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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 27 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/1

20:50-17:07

2 stops27h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 30/1

18:41-16:10

1 stop38h 29m

R19 420

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

22:00-17:08

2 stops26h 08m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/2

8:16-18:35

2 stops27h 19m

R19 437

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/1

20:50-20:39

2 stops31h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/1

14:05-18:00

2 stops43h 55m

R19 503

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:35-21:05

2 stops33h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/2

16:02-7:35

2 stops31h 33m

R19 686

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

21:15-18:35

2 stops53h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

14:20-7:00

2 stops56h 40m

R20 286

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

23:45-22:02

2 stops30h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

R23 717

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

8:00-18:25

1 stop42h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

19:15-21:25

2 stops42h 10m

R23 734

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:20-20:10

1 stop31h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/2

22:20-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

R25 383

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

11:55-14:40

2 stops58h 45m

Liberia

Tue 26/5

12:55-8:50

2 stops35h 55m

R37 025

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

20:40-23:00

2 stops34h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

17:25-8:50

3 stops31h 25m

R39 057

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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

R19 428 - R47 717

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama32% cheaperUsers typically spent R9 160 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize67% more expensiveUsers typically spent R19 120 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica35% 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

R10 193

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 420

Fastest flight time

44h 15m

Popular in

September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 193 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R19 420 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 44h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen 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

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