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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R9 143

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Nov 25 — Dec 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Central America to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 733

One-way from

R9 143

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R41 366
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 46m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 50m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R112 263 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R26 014 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Central America to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 October 2025.

Sat 1/1113:20SJO - CPT
2 stops66h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/1120:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/10R16 733
Sat 1/1113:20SJO - CPT
2 stops66h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R16 836
Mon 3/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/10R16 905
Tue 28/100:05GUA - CPT
2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1120:50CPT - GUA
1 stop32h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/10R17 647
Mon 10/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1119:45JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10R18 596
Mon 24/1120:10SJO - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1218:45CPT - SJO
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10R18 647
Mon 3/1120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1119:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R18 820
Mon 3/1120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Mon 17/1119:20JNB - SJO
2 stops31h 05mKLM
Deal found 24/10R19 165
Mon 10/118:50SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1110:10JNB - SJO
2 stops69h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R19 527
Tue 18/118:45SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1120:50CPT - SJO
2 stops46h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10R20 372
Mon 3/1120:10SJO - JNB
3 stops36h 05mSWISS
Mon 17/1114:30JNB - SJO
2 stops55h 35mSWISS
Deal found 24/10R20 821
Mon 10/1120:30SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 35mKLM
Sun 23/1123:59JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 26mKLM
Deal found 24/10R20 890

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-11:56

2 stops45h 56m

R16 733

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

8:45-15:20

2 stops70h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R16 733

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

14:05-18:00

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

20:50-11:25

2 stops46h 35m

R16 733

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/4

11:13-17:45

2 stops46h 32m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 905

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/2

7:55-18:35

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

15:05-20:35

2 stops36h 30m

R17 492

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 22/1

9:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-5:33

2 stops39h 43m

R17 785

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

9:11-16:10

1 stop23h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

18:45-6:13

2 stops42h 28m

R18 130

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/4

8:16-17:45

2 stops26h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:00-14:00

2 stops50h 00m

R18 147

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/3

7:00-18:35

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-20:25

2 stops32h 40m

R18 613

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

18:45-11:50

1 stop34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

17:15-17:05

1 stop30h 50m

R19 044

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R9 143). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 October 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Central America to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 26 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Central America to South Africa, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 002 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 002 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 002 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • How long is the flight from Central America to South Africa?

    Departing from Central America to South Africa will take you 25h 50m. Central America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 12719 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Central America to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to South Africa are United Airlines (R9 143), KLM (R9 263), and Air France (R15 801).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Central America to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to South Africa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R9 143). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R21 269). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Central America to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 773AverageR22 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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