Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R8 479

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Lufthansa Logo
18:31 - 9:30
PTY
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CPT
31h 59m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
17:55 - 6:48
CPT
-
PTY
43h 53m
2 stops
R15 085Lufthansa
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
United Airlines Logo
7:55 - 17:10
SJO
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CPT
25h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:00 - 12:21
CPT
-
SJO
48h 21m
2 stops
R15 757United Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55
SJO
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:25
CPT
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SJO
26h 40m
1 stop
R15 885KLM
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
KLM Logo
20:30 - 21:55
SJO
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
23:45 - 18:25
CPT
-
SJO
26h 40m
1 stop
R15 901KLM
Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:05 - 21:55
SJO
-
CPT
41h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:25
CPT
-
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
R16 381Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
Air France Logo
19:15 - 11:05
SJO
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
Air France Logo
18:00 - 17:10
JNB
-
SJO
31h 10m
1 stop
R16 941Air France
Wed, May 20 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 10:30
PTY
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:25
JNB
-
PTY
31h 25m
1 stop
R17 101Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Air France Logo
19:15 - 21:20
SJO
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JNB
42h 05m
2 stops
Air France Logo
18:00 - 17:10
JNB
-
SJO
31h 10m
1 stop
R17 261Air France
Wed, May 20 - Thu, May 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 21:20
PTY
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JNB
43h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 19:45
JNB
-
PTY
32h 45m
1 stop
R17 565Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 10:30
PTY
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JNB
29h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:25
JNB
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PTY
31h 25m
2 stops
R17 693Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

Air France flights from Central America to South Africa

Our best Air France deals on Central America to South Africa flight tickets
Air France
May 20
SJO19:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB11:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 28
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
1 stop
SJO17:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R16 941
Air France
May 20
SJO19:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 05m
2 stops
JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 28
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 10m
1 stop
SJO17:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R17 261
Air France
Mar 9
SJO17:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
CPT5:50Cape Town Intl
Mar 16
CPT7:55Cape Town Intl
41h 55m
1 stop
SJO17:50San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R17 565

United Airlines flights from Central America to South Africa

Our best United Airlines deals on Central America to South Africa flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 19
SJO7:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 15m
2 stops
CPT17:10Cape Town Intl
Apr 26
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
48h 21m
2 stops
SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 757
United Airlines
Apr 3
SJO12:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 46m
1 stop
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 24
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 26m
2 stops
SJO11:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R15 949
United Airlines
Apr 19
PTY22:29Panama City Tocumen Intl
33h 51m
1 stop
CPT15:20Cape Town Intl
Apr 26
CPT20:00Cape Town Intl
24h 31m
1 stop
PTY13:31Panama City Tocumen Intl
R15 981

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Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 19/4

18:31-9:30

2 stops31h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

17:55-6:48

2 stops43h 53m

R15 085

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

7:55-17:10

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-12:21

2 stops48h 21m

R15 757

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

23:45-18:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 885

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

20:30-21:55

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

23:45-18:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 901

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

20:05-21:55

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

18:25-18:25

2 stops32h 00m

R16 381

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:15-11:05

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R16 941

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 13/4

22:20-10:30

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

18:00-18:25

1 stop31h 25m

R17 101

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:15-21:20

2 stops42h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

18:00-17:10

1 stop31h 10m

R17 261

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 13/4

18:50-21:20

1 stop43h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

18:00-19:45

1 stop32h 45m

R17 565

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 13/4

22:20-10:30

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

18:00-18:25

2 stops31h 25m

R17 693

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Central America to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Central America is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 479, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in August, then you should wait until February to fly from Central America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R15 709.

Can stopping save me money on Central America to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Central America to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

8h 24m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Central America to South Africa takes 8h 24m
There are no direct flights from Central America to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Central America to South Africa.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Central America to South Africa?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Central America to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Central America to South Africa

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 555Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 344 reviews
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