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R10 908 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 8/12. 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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7:30 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
32h 45m3 stops Cape Town Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Bogotá El Dorado
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4:25 - 12:10PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
R19 661Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
32h 30m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
14:06 - 8:05GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 59m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 661British Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
34h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Miami
British Airways Logo
14:06 - 12:10GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 04m2 stops Miami London Heathrow
R19 742British Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 19:39CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:00 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R20 085United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
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20:50 - 19:39CPT  Cape Town Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora
30h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:00 - 18:00GUA  Guatemala City La Aurora-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 00m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark
R20 101United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Mar 2
Delta Logo
23:59 - 13:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
45h 06m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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14:30 - 10:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
R20 738Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 14
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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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18:50 - 21:25PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 499KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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15:20 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl
32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:50 - 21:25PTY  Panama City Tocumen Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
43h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R27 662KLM
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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19:20 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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17:25 - 12:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R28 887Air France
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12
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19:20 - 16:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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20:30 - 12:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
R31 173Air France
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13

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JohannesburgPanama City

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

7:30-9:15

3 stops32h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 24/9

4:25-12:10

2 stops24h 45m

R19 661

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:35-21:05

2 stops32h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

14:06-8:05

2 stops33h 59m

R19 661

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

18:55-21:05

2 stops34h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

14:06-12:10

2 stops38h 04m

R19 742

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:50-19:39

2 stops30h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R20 085

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT Cape Town Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/1

20:50-19:39

2 stops30h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/3

7:00-18:00

2 stops27h 00m

R20 101

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

23:59-13:05

2 stops45h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/12

14:30-10:05

2 stops35h 35m

R20 738

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 20/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 499

Cape TownPanama City

CPT Cape Town Intl - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

15:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 20/9

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 662

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

19:20-16:10

1 stop28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/12

17:25-12:10

1 stop34h 45m

R28 887

JohannesburgSan José

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/12

19:20-16:10

1 stop28h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/12

20:30-12:10

1 stop31h 40m

R31 173

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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 048 - R31 423

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala20% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 834 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica32% more expensiveUsers typically spent R7 544 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama93% 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

R10 908

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 661

Fastest flight time

43h 35m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 908 (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R19 661 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 43h 35m (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 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

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Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R18 289
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