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R12 085 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 19/8. 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
15:50 - 6:56
CPT
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PTY
22h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:46 - 10:55
PTY
-
CPT
33h 09m
1 stop
R19 229Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 9:15
JNB
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PTY
32h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 - 11:55
PTY
-
JNB
24h 30m
2 stops
R20 187Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:02
JNB
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PTY
29h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:35
PTY
-
JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
R20 439United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:37
JNB
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PTY
29h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:35
PTY
-
JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
R20 439United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:15
CPT
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PTY
29h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:55 - 10:55
PTY
-
CPT
34h 00m
2 stops
R20 708Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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19:35 - 21:00
JNB
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SJO
33h 25m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:50 - 10:25
SJO
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JNB
36h 35m
2 stops
R25 801British Airways
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 20:23
CPT
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GUA
33h 28m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:10 - 12:10
GUA
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CPT
61h 00m
2 stops
R26 322British Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
JNB
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PTY
27h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:20
PTY
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JNB
43h 30m
1 stop
R30 087KLM
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
KLM Logo
23:15 - 21:36
JNB
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GUA
30h 21m
3 stops
KLM Logo
13:02 - 10:20
GUA
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JNB
37h 18m
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R31 263KLM
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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18:50 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
30h 10m
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19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
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R32 725Air France
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 9

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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 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

15:50-6:56

1 stop22h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/8

18:46-10:55

1 stop33h 09m

R19 229

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/8

7:30-9:15

3 stops32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 31/8

4:25-11:55

2 stops24h 30m

R20 187
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 22/11

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R20 439

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-20:37

2 stops29h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 22/11

10:00-18:35

1 stop25h 35m

R20 439

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

15:50-14:15

2 stops29h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/8

17:55-10:55

2 stops34h 00m

R20 708

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:35-21:00

2 stops33h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 29/12

13:50-10:25

2 stops36h 35m

R25 800

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:55-20:23

2 stops33h 28m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/11

15:10-12:10

2 stops61h 00m

R26 322

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

23:15-19:45

2 stops27h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

R30 087

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-21:36

3 stops30h 21m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 14/9

13:02-10:20

2 stops37h 18m

R31 263

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R32 725

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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 834 - R32 429

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama24% cheaperUsers typically spent R6 286 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica24% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 303 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama92% 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, 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

R12 085

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 229

Fastest flight time

27h 55m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 085 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R19 229 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 27h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 13% 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 July 2026, there are 4 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 Guatemala City flightsfrom R20 607
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R20 909
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Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R21 851
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R23 884
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R27 784
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R28 036
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