How long is the flight from Central America to South Africa?

Departing from Central America to South Africa will take you 32h 45m. Central America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11795 km.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ZA?

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.

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Round-trip from	R15 970
One-way from	R11 631
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Average price	R20 919

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to South Africa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R17 834). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 346). 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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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

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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

How long is the flight from Central America to South Africa?
Departing from Central America to South Africa will take you 32h 45m. Central America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11795 km.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Central America to South Africa?
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to South Africa (average of R17 834). Flying from Central America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 346). 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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