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R10 575 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 15:25
JNB
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SJO
32h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:17 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
33h 53m
2 stops
R18 918Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 20:14
JNB
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GUA
32h 39m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
13:40 - 10:25
GUA
-
JNB
36h 45m
2 stops
R19 325British Airways
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 15:25
JNB
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SJO
32h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
35h 15m
3 stops
R19 407Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R20 189United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R20 613United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4
LATAM Airlines Logo
15:00 - 15:55
JNB
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SJO
32h 55m
2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
16:55 - 12:10
SJO
-
JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
R21 411LATAM Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
-
CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R27 603KLM
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
Air France Logo
7:55 - 20:20
CPT
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PTY
43h 25m
1 stop
Air France Logo
7:55 - 5:50
PTY
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CPT
38h 55m
2 stops
R27 961Air France
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 23
Air France Logo
19:20 - 20:20
JNB
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PTY
32h 00m
1 stop
Air France Logo
22:30 - 12:10
PTY
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
R29 069Air France
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13
KLM Logo
23:15 - 16:50
CPT
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PTY
24h 35m
1 stop
KLM Logo
21:55 - 21:10
PTY
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CPT
64h 15m
2 stops
R30 455KLM
Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

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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 11 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

15:00-15:25

2 stops32h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

18:17-12:10

2 stops33h 53m

R18 918

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

19:35-20:14

2 stops32h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 6/12

13:40-10:25

2 stops36h 45m

R19 325

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

15:00-15:25

2 stops32h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

16:55-12:10

3 stops35h 15m

R19 407
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 2/10

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R20 189

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/10

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R20 613

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/8

15:00-15:55

2 stops32h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

16:55-12:10

2 stops35h 15m

R21 411

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 30/8

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R27 603

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

7:55-20:20

1 stop43h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 23/12

7:55-5:50

2 stops38h 55m

R27 961

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

19:20-20:20

1 stop32h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 13/11

22:30-12:10

1 stop30h 40m

R29 069

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/8

23:15-16:50

1 stop24h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 14/8

21:55-21:10

2 stops64h 15m

R30 454

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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

R21 558 - R33 317

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama21% cheaperUsers typically spent R5 638 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYCosta Rica23% more expensiveUsers typically spent R6 127 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama70% 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, 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

R10 575

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 918

Fastest flight time

32h 10m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R10 575 (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 R18 918 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 32h 10m (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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Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R18 771
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Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R30 292
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