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R11 169 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 25/8. 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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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:05
JNB
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PTY
52h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:35 - 10:25
PTY
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JNB
32h 50m
2 stops
R19 977British Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:02
JNB
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PTY
29h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
R20 206United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:02
JNB
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PTY
29h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:41 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
42h 54m
2 stops
R20 337United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:45
JNB
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PTY
47h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 - 18:35
PTY
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JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
R20 764United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:05
JNB
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PTY
52h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
18:35 - 10:25
PTY
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JNB
32h 50m
2 stops
R20 944British Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 12:08
JNB
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BZE
48h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:21 - 10:25
BZE
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JNB
34h 04m
2 stops
R21 649American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 13:36
JNB
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PTY
49h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:43 - 10:25
PTY
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JNB
36h 42m
2 stops
R22 191American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
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R28 357KLM
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 29
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
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24h 35m
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KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
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43h 35m
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R28 817KLM
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 29
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16:35 - 20:25
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34h 50m
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22:20 - 11:50
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30h 30m
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R29 063Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Sep 28

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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 1 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-17:05

2 stops52h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/11

18:35-10:25

2 stops32h 50m

R19 977
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/11

8:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

R20 206

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

22:00-20:02

1 stop29h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 17/11

16:41-18:35

2 stops42h 54m

R20 337

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

22:00-14:45

2 stops47h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 14/11

8:55-18:35

2 stops26h 40m

R20 764

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

19:35-17:05

2 stops52h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/11

18:35-10:25

2 stops32h 50m

R20 944

JohannesburgBelize City

JNB - BZE

JNBBZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

19:35-12:08

2 stops48h 33m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Tue 10/11

16:21-10:25

2 stops34h 04m

R21 649

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

19:35-13:36

2 stops49h 01m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/11

14:43-10:25

2 stops36h 42m

R22 191

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 29/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 357

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 29/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 817

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/8

16:35-20:25

1 stop34h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 28/9

22:20-11:50

1 stop30h 30m

R29 063

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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

R23 076 - R32 485

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama20% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 609 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica13% more expensiveUsers typically spent R3 805 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica86% 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 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

R11 169

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 977

Fastest flight time

41h 00m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 169 (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 5 days is R19 977 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 41h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 11% 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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Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R18 878
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 764
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R25 389
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R26 275
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R28 013
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R30 867
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R32 048
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R47 711