What is the cheapest airline that flies from Central America to South Africa?

United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Central America to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Central America to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Central America to South Africa are updated daily.

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.

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13:00 - 18:00

SJO

CPT

21h 00m

1 stop

20:50 - 8:32

CPT

SJO

43h 42m

2 stops

R15 237United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

13:00 - 18:00

SJO

CPT

21h 00m

1 stop

20:50 - 8:32

CPT

SJO

43h 42m

2 stops

R15 254United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

7:45 - 18:00

SJO

CPT

26h 15m

2 stops

20:50 - 8:32

CPT

SJO

43h 42m

2 stops

R15 320United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

1:30 - 15:20

GUA

CPT

29h 50m

2 stops

20:50 - 5:48

CPT

GUA

40h 58m

2 stops

R15 768United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Nov 6

1:30 - 15:20

GUA

CPT

29h 50m

2 stops

20:50 - 20:25

CPT

GUA

31h 35m

2 stops

R15 784United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

18:06 - 17:10

PTY

CPT

64h 04m

3 stops

19:50 - 17:10

CPT

PTY

52h 20m

2 stops

R15 933United Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

9:45 - 18:30

PTY

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

19:00 - 6:13

JNB

PTY

42h 13m

2 stops

R16 248United Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 14

1:30 - 15:20

GUA

CPT

29h 50m

2 stops

20:50 - 21:25

CPT

GUA

32h 35m

1 stop

R16 348United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Nov 6

7:15 - 8:35

SJO

JNB

41h 20m

2 stops

8:45 - 22:00

JNB

SJO

45h 15m

2 stops

R22 599Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

19:05 - 10:20

SJO

JNB

31h 15m

1 stop

18:50 - 16:20

JNB

SJO

29h 30m

2 stops

R27 970Air France

Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15

Turkish Airlines flights from Central America to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 3

GUA12:57Guatemala City La Aurora

37h 33m

2 stops

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 15

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 53m

3 stops

GUA22:43Guatemala City La Aurora

R33 956

Turkish Airlines

Nov 6

SJO14:54San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 56m

2 stops

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 47m

3 stops

SJO21:52San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R34 354

Turkish Airlines

Sept 14

PTY22:20Panama City Tocumen Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 18

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

PTY20:25Panama City Tocumen Intl

R34 470

United Airlines flights from Central America to South Africa

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United Airlines

Oct 27

SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 10

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

43h 42m

2 stops

SJO8:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 237

United Airlines

Oct 27

SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 10

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

43h 42m

2 stops

SJO8:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 254

United Airlines

Oct 27

SJO7:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 15m

2 stops

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 10

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

43h 42m

2 stops

SJO8:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

R15 320

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San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

13:00-18:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R15 237

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

13:00-18:00

1 stop21h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R15 254

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

7:45-18:00

2 stops26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

20:50-8:32

2 stops43h 42m

R15 320

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 18/10

1:30-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

20:50-5:48

2 stops40h 58m

R15 768

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 21/10

1:30-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

20:50-20:25

2 stops31h 35m

R15 784

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/6

18:06-17:10

3 stops64h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:50-17:10

2 stops52h 20m

R15 933

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 8/6

9:45-18:30

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:00-6:13

2 stops42h 13m

R16 248

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 18/10

1:30-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

R16 348

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

7:15-8:35

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

8:45-22:00

2 stops45h 15m

R22 598

Fastest return journey

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/6

19:05-10:20

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:50-16:20

2 stops29h 30m

R27 970

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R6 217, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until August to fly from Central America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R8 787.

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
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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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Central America to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Central America to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Central America to South Africa are updated daily.
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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Central America to South Africa?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South Africa from Central America.

Can I find flights from Central America to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Central America to South Africa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Central America to South Africa?

Once all potential Central America to South Africa flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Central America to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to South Africa from 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.