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R12 739 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 7/11. 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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Delta Logo
20:15 - 11:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
13:25 - 8:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
R14 115Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
20:15 - 11:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
13:25 - 19:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R18 226Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 30
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 291British Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:16JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 10:25GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 25m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 307British Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 14
United Airlines Logo
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 878United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:38CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
29h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:00PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 00m1 stop Newark
R20 072United Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 2
Air France Logo
14:00 - 17:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
20:30 - 6:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 194Air France
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Dec 23
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18:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
18:20 - 11:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 307Air France
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 27
KLM Logo
7:40 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
40h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 117KLM
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
29h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 311KLM
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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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 17 August 2026.
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JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:15-11:54

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

13:25-8:20

2 stops34h 55m

R14 115

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

20:15-11:54

2 stops47h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/10

13:25-19:10

1 stop21h 45m

R18 226

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

19:35-20:16

2 stops32h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 14/2

7:00-10:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 291

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

19:35-20:16

2 stops32h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 14/2

7:00-10:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 307

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 878

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

20:50-19:38

2 stops29h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/2

10:00-18:00

1 stop25h 00m

R20 072

Cape TownSan José

CPT Cape Town Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

14:00-17:00

2 stops35h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/12

20:30-6:25

1 stop25h 55m

R27 194

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

18:20-11:25

1 stop33h 05m

R27 307

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

7:40-16:50

1 stop40h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/10

21:55-5:50

2 stops24h 55m

R28 117
Fastest return journey

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

18:25-16:50

2 stops29h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 5/10

21:55-5:50

2 stops24h 55m

R28 311

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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 044 - R47 428

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala36% cheaperUsers typically spent R10 683 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize60% more expensiveUsers typically spent R17 692 more on trips to Belize
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, 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

R12 739

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 115

Fastest flight time

35h 10m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 739 (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 R14 115 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 35h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Liberia).
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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 August 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

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R18 291
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R18 874
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R19 797
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 072
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R22 257
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R26 838
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R47 428
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R48 124