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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R10 225

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
May 7 — May 141
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 2 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 308

One-way from

R10 225

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R29 349
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/9-23/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 104h 43m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (R174 388 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 636 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 May 2025.

Tue 16/918:45PTY - CPT
2 stops61h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/918:05CPT - PTY
2 stops43h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R19 308
Tue 14/107:55SJO - CPT
2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/1020:00CPT - SJO
2 stops46h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R19 676
Sun 1/622:29PTY - JNB
2 stops51h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/619:00JNB - PTY
2 stops42h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R20 395
Sun 19/1016:45SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1115:15JNB - SJO
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R21 169
Sun 31/822:47GUA - JNB
1 stop34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/919:00JNB - GUA
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 735
Sun 31/812:38GUA - JNB
2 stops35h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/919:00JNB - GUA
2 stops41h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5R22 808
Fri 5/913:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/919:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5R23 195
Fri 10/1017:00SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 15mLATAM Airlines
Tue 21/1015:05JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/5R23 693
Mon 27/103:19PTY - JNB
2 stops47h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1119:35JNB - PTY
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5R25 461
Tue 28/1018:55PTY - JNB
1 stop32h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1119:05JNB - PTY
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/5R35 263
Tue 16/920:00PTY - CPT
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/916:35CPT - PTY
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/5R36 110
Tue 28/1018:45PTY - JNB
1 stop44h 15mKLM
Sun 9/1123:55JNB - PTY
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/5R37 768

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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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Depart

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Price

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 16/9

18:45-15:20

2 stops61h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

18:05-6:13

2 stops43h 08m

R19 308

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/10

7:55-17:10

2 stops49h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

20:00-10:25

2 stops46h 25m

R19 676

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/6

22:29-8:35

2 stops51h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

19:00-6:13

2 stops42h 13m

R20 395

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/10

16:45-12:15

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

15:15-9:20

2 stops50h 05m

R21 169

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 31/8

22:47-17:45

1 stop34h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

19:00-18:49

2 stops31h 49m

R22 735

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 31/8

12:38-8:35

2 stops35h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

19:00-4:48

2 stops41h 48m

R22 808

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

13:30-17:45

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R23 195

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

17:00-12:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

15:05-15:35

2 stops32h 30m

R23 693

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 27/10

3:19-9:30

2 stops47h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:35-0:20

2 stops35h 45m

R25 461

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 28/10

18:55-10:50

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

19:05-20:00

1 stop31h 55m

R35 263

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Central America with our price prediction graph.
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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 2 May 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 2 May 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 935 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 336 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 767 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 566 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 218 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 (R13 855), Turkish Airlines (R18 847), and Air France (R33 107).

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

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  • 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 AirlinesCheapestR19 177AverageR26 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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