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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R9 210

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 December 2025.

Sat 27/122:10GUA - JNB
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1219:45JNB - GUA
2 stops33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/12R27 331
Tue 30/1220:40SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/110:40JNB - SJO
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R35 009
Tue 30/1220:40SJO - JNB
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Thu 1/119:45JNB - SJO
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 26/12R37 208
Tue 30/1220:05SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Thu 1/119:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R38 873
Sat 27/1220:05SJO - JNB
1 stop32h 05mAir France
Sat 3/119:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mAir France
Deal found 26/12R45 019
Sat 27/127:00SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/119:20JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R45 502
Tue 30/126:20GUA - JNB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/113:45JNB - GUA
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R56 561
Sat 27/127:00SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 05mKLM
Sat 3/123:59JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 39mKLM
Deal found 26/12R56 978
Mon 29/1215:10GUA - JNB
2 stops33h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 31/1213:45JNB - GUA
2 stops33h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/12R57 277
Mon 29/1214:09GUA - JNB
1 stop20h 51mDelta
Wed 31/1221:55JNB - GUA
1 stop22h 49mDelta
Deal found 25/12R64 056
Tue 30/1213:50GUA - JNB
2 stops41h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 1/120:30JNB - GUA
2 stops50h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12R64 889
Tue 30/1213:12GUA - JNB
2 stops37h 38mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/119:10JNB - GUA
3 stops35h 29mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/12R70 801

Find 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 27 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 456

One-way from

R9 210

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R40 739
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 38m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 59m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R117 949 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R25 453 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.
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Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

18:31-11:00

2 stops33h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

18:45-8:54

2 stops45h 09m

R15 456

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/2

18:31-9:30

2 stops31h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:45-8:54

2 stops44h 09m

R15 656

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/2

18:31-9:30

2 stops31h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:45-8:54

2 stops44h 09m

R15 673

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/1

14:30-18:35

2 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-8:32

2 stops42h 32m

R16 189

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/2

6:30-18:00

2 stops27h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

20:50-20:39

2 stops55h 49m

R16 189

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/2

6:30-18:35

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

10:25-12:42

2 stops34h 17m

R16 505

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

8:45-15:20

2 stops46h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-10:11

2 stops46h 11m

R16 589

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 16/2

22:29-18:00

2 stops36h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

20:50-20:35

2 stops30h 45m

R16 605

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/2

11:57-16:10

2 stops45h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-13:31

1 stop23h 41m

R16 755

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 21/5

15:45-15:20

2 stops63h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/5

20:00-20:08

1 stop32h 08m

R16 905

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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 R8 827). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 103). 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 27 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% 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 27 December 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
9 116 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 116 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 116 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

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 33h 29m. Central America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11294 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

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    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 R8 827). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 103). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Central America to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR12 461AverageR17 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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