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R12 329 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 30/1. 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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15:05 - 0:35CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
40h 30m3 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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4:25 - 14:00PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
50h 35m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R18 567Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
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19:35 - 20:53JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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14:01 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 24m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 616British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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19:35 - 20:53JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
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14:01 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 24m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R18 632British Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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22:00 - 4:04JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
37h 04m1 stop Newark
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8:11 - 18:30PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 19m2 stops Orlando Newark
R20 155United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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22:00 - 4:04JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
37h 04m1 stop Newark
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9:45 - 18:30PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m1 stop Newark
R20 155United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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19:55 - 22:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl
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9:20 - 9:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
R21 645Air Canada
Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 9
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18:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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18:20 - 11:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R27 510Air France
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 20
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14:00 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
33h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
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21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 272KLM
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
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23:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
24h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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21:55 - 5:50PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
48h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
R28 353KLM
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
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18:50 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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19:05 - 10:20SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R37 118Air France
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 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 12 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

15:05-0:35

3 stops40h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 15/10

4:25-14:00

3 stops50h 35m

R18 567

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

19:35-20:53

2 stops33h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

14:01-10:25

2 stops36h 24m

R18 616

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

19:35-20:53

2 stops33h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

14:01-10:25

2 stops36h 24m

R18 632

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/9

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

R20 155

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

22:00-4:04

1 stop37h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 10/9

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R20 155

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

19:55-22:30

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

9:20-9:55

2 stops40h 35m

R21 645

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/11

18:20-11:25

1 stop33h 05m

R27 510

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

14:00-16:50

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R28 272

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 13/9

21:55-5:50

2 stops48h 55m

R28 353
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R37 118

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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

R18 786 - R29 163

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala18% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 229 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica27% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 157 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama95% 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

R11 584

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 567

Fastest flight time

33h 50m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 584 (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R18 567 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 33h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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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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