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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R8 298

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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 2 March 2026.

Sat 10/1013:30
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops65h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 22/1019:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops31h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2R15 704
Mon 9/320:30
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop41h 25m
KLM
Mon 16/323:45
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop26h 40m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R15 832
Wed 23/913:25
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 1/1010:25
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R15 879
Mon 20/412:44
SJO
-
CPT
2 stops39h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 7/519:50
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops48h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2R15 879
Sun 12/417:51
PTY
-
CPT
2 stops38h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 19/420:00
CPT
-
PTY
1 stop24h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/3R15 943
Thu 4/67:15
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops42h 05m
Air Canada
Sat 20/619:20
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops33h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2R15 975
Thu 4/618:25
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop42h 55m
KLM
Wed 17/623:15
JNB
-
SJO
1 stop25h 05m
KLM
Deal found 2/3R16 039
Mon 9/317:15
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop28h 35m
Air France
Mon 16/37:55
CPT
-
SJO
1 stop41h 55m
Air France
Deal found 28/2R16 039
Thu 4/618:25
SJO
-
JNB
1 stop42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/618:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R16 055
Thu 4/617:57
SJO
-
JNB
2 stops33h 08m
Air France
Wed 17/618:00
JNB
-
SJO
2 stops35h 47m
Air France
Deal found 2/3R16 070
Mon 9/320:05
SJO
-
CPT
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/37:55
CPT
-
SJO
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R16 166
Mon 19/106:15
GUA
-
CPT
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 6/1120:50
CPT
-
GUA
1 stop32h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2R16 341

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 704

One-way from

R8 298

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R23 970
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 33m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 59m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (R115 532 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R23 973 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 12/4

17:51-15:20

2 stops38h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

R15 943

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

18:25-21:20

1 stop42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

23:15-16:20

1 stop25h 05m

R16 039

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 15/4

15:30-15:20

2 stops40h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/4

20:00-13:31

1 stop24h 31m

R16 070

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

12:44-18:30

1 stop21h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R16 596

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 14/4

8:11-18:30

2 stops27h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:00-20:41

2 stops32h 41m

R16 835

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 10/4

22:29-18:30

2 stops37h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

19:00-20:41

2 stops32h 41m

R16 835

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 13/4

8:02-18:30

2 stops27h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-13:31

2 stops49h 31m

R16 835

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

19:05-21:20

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

23:15-18:26

2 stops27h 11m

R17 154

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 16/4

23:55-18:30

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:00-4:48

2 stops41h 48m

R17 265

Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 12/4

15:45-15:20

2 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

20:00-16:37

2 stops28h 37m

R17 313

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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 441). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 964). 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 2 March 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
9 375 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

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
9 375 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 375 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

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 34h. 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 441). Flying from Central America to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 964). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 487AverageR17 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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