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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R8 474

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Mar 26 — Apr 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 24 February 2026.

Sun 19/418:31
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops31h 59m
Lufthansa
Sun 26/417:55
CPT
-
PTY
2 stops43h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/2R15 076
Mon 2/1114:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 15/1120:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops46h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 748
Mon 9/320:30
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
KLM
Mon 16/323:45
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Deal found 23/2R15 876
Wed 4/320:30
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/518:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 924
Fri 3/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 24/410:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R15 940
Sun 19/422:29
PTY
-
CPT
1 stop33h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 26/420:00
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop24h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R15 972
Tue 10/320:05
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/318:25
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2R16 371
Mon 19/106:15
GUA
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 6/1120:50
CPT
-
GUA
1 stop32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2R16 403
Mon 9/313:20
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops43h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 16/318:45
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops32h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 451
Mon 16/313:00
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 30/319:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/2R16 643
Mon 13/412:44
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop21h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 26/419:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops47h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2R16 659
Tue 22/913:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops60h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 12/1019:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2R16 659

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 076

One-way from

R8 474

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R15 700
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 52m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R116 413 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R24 168 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 24 February 2026.
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Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R15 940

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 19/4

22:29-15:20

1 stop33h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

R15 972

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:00-18:35

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R16 643

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

11:13-18:30

2 stops47h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

10:25-11:51

2 stops33h 26m

R16 771

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 13/4

9:39-18:30

2 stops25h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-6:13

2 stops42h 13m

R16 883

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 11/3

9:11-18:35

2 stops26h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:45-6:13

2 stops41h 28m

R17 011

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 16/4

6:15-18:30

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-4:48

2 stops41h 48m

R17 331

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

7:55-15:20

2 stops47h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

17:55-12:21

2 stops50h 26m

R17 491

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

19:00-11:55

2 stops48h 55m

R17 507

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

11:50-18:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R17 507

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Deals found on 22/2

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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 474). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 047). 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.

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 24 February 2026.
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
9 345 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

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
9 345 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 345 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

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 22h 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.

  • 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 474). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 047). 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 AirlinesCheapestR15 546AverageR17 756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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