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R10 475 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 16/8. 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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United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 19:31
JNB
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PTY
40h 06m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R21 064United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
53h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
-
JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 146British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
29h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
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JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 277British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 18:30
JNB
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SJO
53h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:00 - 9:25
SJO
-
JNB
42h 25m
2 stops
R21 522British Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 12:55
JNB
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SJO
36h 10m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
19:25 - 15:35
SJO
-
JNB
36h 10m
2 stops
R26 039Lufthansa
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 19:31
JNB
-
PTY
28h 31m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 - 18:30
PTY
-
JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R26 399United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 - 12:55
JNB
-
SJO
36h 10m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
19:25 - 8:35
SJO
-
JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
R27 398Lufthansa
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 21:25
PTY
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CPT
43h 35m
1 stop
R28 822KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
KLM Logo
23:15 - 19:45
CPT
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PTY
51h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
18:50 - 9:45
PTY
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CPT
55h 55m
2 stops
R29 018KLM
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Air France Logo
18:50 - 17:00
JNB
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SJO
30h 10m
1 stop
Air France Logo
19:05 - 10:20
SJO
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JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
R29 100Air France
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

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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 10 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

10:25-19:31

2 stops40h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/9

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R21 064

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 146

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 277

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

21:15-18:30

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:00-9:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 522

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

8:45-12:55

2 stops36h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

19:25-15:35

2 stops36h 10m

R26 039
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPanama City

JNB - PTY

JNBPTY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-19:31

1 stop28h 31m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 30/9

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

R26 399

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

8:45-12:55

2 stops36h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

R27 398

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 13/6

18:50-21:25

1 stop43h 35m

R28 822

Cape TownPanama City

CPT - PTY

CPTPTY

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

23:15-19:45

2 stops51h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 13/6

18:50-9:45

2 stops55h 55m

R29 018

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

18:50-17:00

1 stop30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/6

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

R29 100

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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 409 - R49 034

CHEAPEST COUNTRYPanama36% cheaperUsers typically spent R11 277 less on flights to Panama
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYBelize55% more expensiveUsers typically spent R17 349 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOPanama158% 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 475

Best Round-Trip Price

R21 064

Fastest flight time

27h 55m

Popular in

January
The best one-way flight price to Central America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 475 (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 R21 064 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Panama City Tocumen Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from South Africa takes 27h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Guatemala City La Aurora).
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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 12% 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 May 2026, there are 5 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

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to Panama City flightsfrom R20 213
Cape Town to Panama City flightsfrom R20 605
Johannesburg to San José flightsfrom R21 277
Cape Town to Guatemala City flightsfrom R28 183
Johannesburg to Liberia flightsfrom R28 871
Johannesburg to Guatemala City flightsfrom R31 096
Cape Town to San José flightsfrom R32 848
Johannesburg to Belize City flightsfrom R49 034