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R9 996 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 21/4. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:20
JNB
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SJO
35h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 7:45
SJO
-
JNB
38h 00m
2 stops
R13 426Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 19:56
JNB
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GUA
56h 21m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:01 - 7:00
GUA
-
JNB
33h 59m
2 stops
R18 268British Airways
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
22:00 - 11:37
JNB
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GUA
45h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:05 - 19:40
GUA
-
JNB
22h 35m
1 stop
R18 679Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, May 2
Delta Logo
22:00 - 11:37
JNB
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GUA
45h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:05 - 21:20
GUA
-
JNB
48h 15m
2 stops
R18 908Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:08
CPT
-
PTY
27h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:29 - 16:10
PTY
-
CPT
34h 41m
1 stop
R19 089United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:25
JNB
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GUA
52h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:45 - 18:30
GUA
-
JNB
42h 45m
2 stops
R19 105United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 30
KLM Logo
7:40 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
43h 05m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
-
CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R24 111KLM
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Air France Logo
19:20 - 15:00
JNB
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SJO
27h 40m
1 stop
Air France Logo
20:05 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
32h 05m
1 stop
R24 571Air France
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 23
KLM Logo
23:59 - 16:30
JNB
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PTY
23h 31m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:45 - 22:05
PTY
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JNB
44h 20m
1 stop
R25 654KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 14:02
CPT
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GUA
57h 02m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:25 - 11:30
GUA
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CPT
34h 05m
3 stops
R41 493Qatar Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

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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 13 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

11:30-15:20

2 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

9:45-7:45

2 stops38h 00m

R13 426

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:35-19:56

2 stops56h 21m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 3/5

13:01-7:00

2 stops33h 59m

R18 268

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-11:37

2 stops45h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/5

13:05-19:40

1 stop22h 35m

R18 679

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-11:37

2 stops45h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/4

13:05-21:20

2 stops48h 15m

R18 908

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

20:50-17:08

2 stops27h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/3

22:29-16:10

1 stop34h 41m

R19 089

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:45-16:25

2 stops52h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/4

15:45-18:30

2 stops42h 45m

R19 105

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

7:40-19:45

2 stops43h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/5

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R24 111

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:20-15:00

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

20:05-12:10

1 stop32h 05m

R24 571

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-16:30

1 stop23h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/3

18:45-22:05

1 stop44h 20m

R25 654

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:00-14:02

2 stops57h 02m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/5

17:25-11:30

3 stops34h 05m

R41 493

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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

R20 082 - R47 156

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama28% cheaperUsers typically spent R7 714 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize70% more expensiveUsers typically spent R19 351 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama113% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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

R9 996

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 426

Fastest flight time

34h 37m

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The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 996 (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 72 hours is R13 426 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 34h 37m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 7% 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 January 2026, 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
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R13 426
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R18 268
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R19 089
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R21 075
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R23 537
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R24 850
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R30 890
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R47 156