Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R9 181

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United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 18:35SJO-JNB
44h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 18:16JNB-SJO
28h 16m2 stops
R16 802United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 16:10SJO-CPT
66h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:42CPT-SJO
23h 52m1 stop
R16 802United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 - 18:35SJO-JNB
25h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 0:05JNB-SJO
34h 05m2 stops
R16 906Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 18:00SJO-CPT
70h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:55CPT-SJO
34h 05m2 stops
R16 906Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 9
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
19:20 - 18:25JNB-SJO
31h 05m2 stops
R19 383KLM
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 11:50PTY-CPT
31h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 17:05CPT-PTY
30h 50m1 stop
R20 475Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:45 - 10:50PTY-JNB
30h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 17:05JNB-PTY
28h 55m1 stop
R20 492Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
SWISS Logo
20:10 - 16:15SJO-JNB
36h 05m3 stops
SWISS Logo
14:30 - 14:05JNB-SJO
55h 35m2 stops
R20 908SWISS
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
SWISS Logo
20:10 - 16:15SJO-JNB
36h 05m3 stops
SWISS Logo
14:30 - 14:05JNB-SJO
55h 35m2 stops
R20 925SWISS
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
KLM Logo
20:30 - 22:05SJO-JNB
41h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:25JNB-SJO
26h 26m1 stop
R21 150KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23

SWISS flights from Central America to South Africa

Our best SWISS deals on Central America to South Africa flight tickets
SWISS
Nov 3
SJO20:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 05m
3 stops
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 17
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
55h 35m
2 stops
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R20 908
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SWISS
Nov 3
SJO20:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 05m
3 stops
JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 17
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
55h 35m
2 stops
SJO14:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R20 925
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SWISS
Oct 31
SJO16:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
54h 55m
2 stops
CPT7:40Cape Town Intl
Nov 9
CPT9:00Cape Town Intl
41h 25m
1 stop
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R26 607
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KLM flights from Central America to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Central America to South Africa flight tickets
KLM
Nov 3
SJO20:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 17
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 05m
2 stops
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R19 383
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KLM
Nov 10
SJO20:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 23
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 26m
1 stop
SJO18:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl
R21 150
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KLM
Nov 16
PTY18:45Panama City Tocumen Intl
44h 20m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 23
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 31m
1 stop
PTY16:30Panama City Tocumen Intl
R21 445
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Central America to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 October 2025.
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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

14:20-18:35

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:16

2 stops28h 16m

R16 802

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/11

13:20-16:10

2 stops66h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

R16 802

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/1

9:05-18:35

1 stop25h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-0:05

2 stops34h 05m

R16 906

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/10

11:35-18:00

2 stops70h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

20:50-22:55

2 stops34h 05m

R16 906

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:20-18:25

2 stops31h 05m

R19 383

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

21:45-11:50

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-17:05

1 stop30h 50m

R20 475

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 7/2

21:45-10:50

1 stop30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:10-17:05

1 stop28h 55m

R20 492

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:10-16:15

3 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-14:05

2 stops55h 35m

R20 908

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

20:10-16:15

3 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-14:05

2 stops55h 35m

R20 925

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/11

20:30-22:05

1 stop41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

23:59-18:25

1 stop26h 26m

R21 150

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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 R9 181, 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 November to fly from Central America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R19 245.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Central America. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was R25 696. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Central America to South Africa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R34 704. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Central America to South Africa flight.

Cheap Central America to South Africa flight deals and tips

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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.

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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 843Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 987 reviews
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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.

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