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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R8 753

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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 10 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 342

One-way from

R8 753

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R32 634
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 22/5-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 55m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R92 108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R25 148 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 10 January 2026.

Fri 22/518:28PTY - JNB
2 stops31h 07mLufthansa
Tue 9/619:00JNB - PTY
2 stops42h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 9/1R15 342
Fri 22/518:28PTY - CPT
2 stops32h 02mLufthansa
Tue 9/617:55CPT - PTY
2 stops43h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 9/1R15 541
Tue 10/26:30SJO - CPT
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops43h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1R16 053
Sun 1/314:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/515:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1R16 234
Wed 21/16:30SJO - JNB
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/215:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1R16 366
Thu 5/28:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/215:05JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1R16 383
Mon 2/38:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Sun 10/519:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1R16 399
Mon 13/413:25SJO - JNB
2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/415:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1R16 416
Fri 30/18:55PTY - CPT
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/220:50CPT - PTY
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1R16 432
Mon 2/38:35SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 55mAir Canada
Mon 11/519:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1R16 482
Tue 19/512:44SJO - CPT
2 stops44h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/520:00CPT - SJO
2 stops41h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1R16 565
Mon 2/38:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 40mAir Canada
Fri 8/58:45JNB - SJO
2 stops67h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1R16 746

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Depart

Return

Price

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 22/5

18:28-9:30

2 stops32h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

17:55-6:48

2 stops43h 53m

R15 541

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 22/5

18:28-9:30

2 stops32h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

17:55-6:48

2 stops43h 53m

R15 541

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

7:30-18:35

2 stops27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

14:20-18:35

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

14:05-18:35

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

14:05-18:35

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R16 234

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

8:45-18:35

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

10:25-11:38

2 stops33h 13m

R16 234

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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 753). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 934). 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 10 January 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
9 145 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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
9 145 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 145 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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 27h 05m. 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?

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  • 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 753). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 934). 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 10 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR12 357AverageR18 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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