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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R9 383

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Sep 9 — Sep 161
1 adult

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 4 September 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 282

One-way from

R9 383

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R27 795
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 40m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R105 466 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R21 284 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 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 4 September 2025.

Mon 3/118:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Mon 17/1120:15JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 2/9R17 282
Sun 21/910:00PTY - CPT
2 stops46h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/920:00CPT - PTY
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/9R17 511
Tue 28/1019:20PTY - JNB
2 stops40h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1122:00JNB - PTY
2 stops29h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9R17 564
Tue 28/101:10GUA - CPT
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1120:50CPT - GUA
1 stop32h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/9R18 041
Wed 1/107:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1019:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9R18 112
Mon 10/1112:35SJO - JNB
2 stops36h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1110:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9R18 359
Sat 13/918:38PTY - JNB
2 stops40h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1219:45JNB - PTY
2 stops41h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9R18 572
Mon 3/1120:10SJO - JNB
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1117:30JNB - SJO
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9R18 943
Mon 22/91:30GUA - JNB
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/1119:45JNB - GUA
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9R19 049
Wed 19/1114:20SJO - JNB
2 stops59h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1219:45JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9R19 102
Mon 3/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9R19 172
Wed 17/912:39PTY - JNB
2 stops36h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1219:45JNB - PTY
2 stops41h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9R19 561

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to South Africa that are best for you.

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Central America

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

8:50-10:30

2 stops41h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

20:15-23:15

2 stops35h 00m

R17 282

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 21/9

10:00-15:20

2 stops46h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

20:00-17:10

2 stops28h 10m

R17 511

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

9:13-16:10

1 stop23h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

20:50-10:33

2 stops44h 43m

R17 564

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 28/10

19:20-18:35

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

22:00-20:27

2 stops29h 27m

R17 564

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

22:00-10:25

2 stops43h 25m

R17 564

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 29/10

6:00-17:00

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/11

20:50-21:25

1 stop32h 35m

R18 041

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/10

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/10

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R18 112

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 25/1

9:11-7:40

2 stops39h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-17:07

2 stops27h 17m

R18 200

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 24/1

9:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-13:55

1 stop24h 05m

R18 200

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 25/1

9:11-7:40

2 stops39h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-20:34

1 stop30h 44m

R18 200

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Central America to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 4 September 2025.

When flying from Central America to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 4 September 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
8 937 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 937 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 937 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!

Related info for your journey

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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 41h 40m. 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 Air Canada (R9 383), SWISS (R9 418), and United Airlines (R9 648).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Central America to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 AirlinesCheapestR17 922AverageR25 767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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