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R10 734 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 28/4. 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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United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 17:07CPT-PTY
27h 17m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:20 - 16:10PTY-CPT
61h 50m2 stops
R19 999United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 30
Delta Logo
21:30 - 12:43CPT-GUA
23h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:08 - 12:05GUA-CPT
37h 57m2 stops
R22 333Delta
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
21:30 - 12:43CPT-GUA
23h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:08 - 12:05GUA-CPT
37h 57m2 stops
R22 350Delta
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:21CPT-GUA
35h 26m2 stops
British Airways Logo
11:24 - 10:20GUA-CPT
38h 56m2 stops
R24 442British Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 22:21CPT-GUA
35h 26m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:52 - 8:05GUA-CPT
32h 13m2 stops
R25 306British Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 25
KLM Logo
15:20 - 16:30CPT-PTY
32h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 6:10PTY-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
R25 894KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
Air France Logo
22:20 - 17:20PTY-CPT
36h 00m2 stops
R26 205Air France
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Air France Logo
7:55 - 16:30CPT-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
Air France Logo
22:20 - 17:20PTY-CPT
36h 00m2 stops
R26 239Air France
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
KLM Logo
18:25 - 16:30CPT-PTY
29h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
18:45 - 6:10PTY-CPT
28h 25m1 stop
R26 723KLM
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 18:55JNB-SJO
31h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
16:45 - 9:30SJO-JNB
56h 45m2 stops
R42 989Lufthansa
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Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Dec 26

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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 9 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

20:50-17:07

2 stops27h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 30/12

19:20-16:10

2 stops61h 50m

R19 999

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

21:30-12:43

1 stop23h 13m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

14:08-12:05

2 stops37h 57m

R22 333

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

21:30-12:43

1 stop23h 13m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

14:08-12:05

2 stops37h 57m

R22 350

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

18:55-22:21

2 stops35h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

11:24-10:20

2 stops38h 56m

R24 442

Cape TownGuatemala City

CPT - GUA

CPTGUA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

18:55-22:21

2 stops35h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 25/11

15:52-8:05

2 stops32h 13m

R25 306

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

15:20-16:30

2 stops32h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

18:45-6:10

1 stop28h 25m

R25 894

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-16:30

2 stops39h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

22:20-17:20

2 stops36h 00m

R26 205

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

7:55-16:30

2 stops39h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

22:20-17:20

2 stops36h 00m

R26 239

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

18:25-16:30

2 stops29h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/3

18:45-6:10

1 stop28h 25m

R26 723

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

19:45-18:55

1 stop31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 26/12

16:45-9:30

2 stops56h 45m

R42 989

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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

R20 276 - R32 577

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama18% cheaperUsers typically spent R4 581 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica31% more expensiveUsers typically spent R7 709 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama97% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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 734

Best Round-Trip Price

R19 999

Fastest flight time

23h 52m

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September
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 734 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R19 999 (Cape Town Intl to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 23h 52m (Cape Town Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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September has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 November 2025, there are 9 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 R19 636
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R19 930
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 621
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R21 054
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R25 427
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R26 257
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R32 808
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R39 497