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R9 006 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 19/3. 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
19:25 - 19:27
JNB
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GUA
32h 02m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:00 - 9:25
GUA
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JNB
43h 25m
2 stops
R18 012British Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:00
JNB
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PTY
31h 35m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:05 - 9:25
PTY
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JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
R18 204British Airways
Sat, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 21
British Airways Logo
19:25 - 20:00
JNB
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PTY
55h 35m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:05 - 9:25
PTY
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JNB
29h 20m
2 stops
R18 396British Airways
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 0:15
CPT
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SJO
35h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 - 11:40
SJO
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CPT
25h 55m
3 stops
R18 461Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 11:42
CPT
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SJO
46h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 - 15:05
SJO
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CPT
25h 35m
2 stops
R18 973United Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 19:37
CPT
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SJO
31h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 15:20
SJO
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CPT
47h 25m
2 stops
R18 989United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 21:15
CPT
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SJO
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 5:50
SJO
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CPT
25h 45m
1 stop
R23 733Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 17:35
CPT
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SJO
31h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
15:50 - 9:30
SJO
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CPT
33h 40m
2 stops
R23 989Lufthansa
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 29
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 20:00
CPT
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PTY
38h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:10 - 11:30
PTY
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CPT
39h 20m
2 stops
R36 136Qatar Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 19:27
JNB
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GUA
36h 42m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
17:25 - 8:50
GUA
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JNB
31h 25m
3 stops
R37 418Qatar Airways
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-19:27

2 stops32h 02m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

6:00-9:25

2 stops43h 25m

R18 012

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:25-20:00

2 stops31h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 21/6

21:05-9:25

2 stops29h 20m

R18 204

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:25-20:00

2 stops55h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 21/6

21:05-9:25

2 stops29h 20m

R18 396

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:25-0:15

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

1:45-11:40

3 stops25h 55m

R18 461

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

20:50-11:42

2 stops46h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

5:30-15:05

2 stops25h 35m

R18 973

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

20:00-19:37

2 stops31h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

R18 989

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

23:45-21:15

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

20:05-5:50

1 stop25h 45m

R23 733

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

17:55-17:35

1 stop31h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

15:50-9:30

2 stops33h 40m

R23 989

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-20:00

2 stops38h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 25/5

13:10-11:30

2 stops39h 20m

R36 136

JohannesburgGuatemala City

JNB - GUA

JNBGUA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

14:45-19:27

2 stops36h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

17:25-8:50

3 stops31h 25m

R37 418

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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 265 - R29 838

CHEAPEST COUNTRYGuatemala14% cheaperUsers typically spent R3 413 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize21% more expensiveUsers typically spent R5 160 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica67% 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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

R9 006

Best Round-Trip Price

R18 012

Fastest flight time

46h 35m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 006 (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 72 hours is R18 012 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 46h 35m (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 16% 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 February 2026, there are 8 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 Panama City flightsfrom R18 733
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R18 989
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R19 598
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R20 127
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R22 931
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R29 838
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R30 143
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