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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R17 968

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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 14 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 647

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R28 346
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/5-23/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (R191 015 potential increase over avg. 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 14 March 2025.

Thu 13/118:45SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R17 968
Wed 7/57:55SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/518:05CPT - SJO
2 stops45h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 647
Tue 22/422:29PTY - JNB
2 stops36h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/519:00JNB - PTY
2 stops42h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R19 142
Sun 27/418:38PTY - CPT
1 stop37h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/518:05CPT - PTY
2 stops47h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R20 169
Sat 6/91:30GUA - JNB
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/919:00JNB - GUA
2 stops41h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R21 581
Thu 3/47:55SJO - JNB
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/419:00JNB - SJO
2 stops47h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/3R22 516
Sat 15/112:40GUA - JNB
2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1119:35JNB - GUA
2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R23 634
Wed 2/714:40SJO - CPT
3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/718:25CPT - SJO
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R26 806
Sat 12/49:45PTY - CPT
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/420:00CPT - PTY
2 stops54h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3R27 044
Tue 26/83:20PTY - JNB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/915:05JNB - PTY
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R28 145
Wed 23/421:55PTY - JNB
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/517:55JNB - PTY
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3R29 630
Wed 19/321:45PTY - CPT
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 15/416:35CPT - PTY
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R31 867

Find flights from Central America to South Africa within your budget

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 14 March 2025.

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Price

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

7:55-17:10

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

18:05-7:15

2 stops45h 10m

R18 647

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 22/4

22:29-17:45

2 stops36h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:00-6:13

2 stops42h 13m

R19 142

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 27/4

18:38-15:20

1 stop37h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/5

18:05-10:41

2 stops47h 36m

R20 169

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 6/9

1:30-17:45

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

19:00-4:48

2 stops41h 48m

R21 581

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/4

7:55-17:45

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-10:11

2 stops47h 11m

R22 516

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/7

14:40-17:20

3 stops42h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/7

18:25-13:45

2 stops51h 20m

R26 806

Panama CityCape Town

PTY - CPT

PTYCPT

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/4

9:45-22:50

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/4

20:00-19:31

2 stops54h 31m

R27 044

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 26/8

3:20-12:15

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

15:05-16:30

2 stops32h 25m

R28 145

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 23/4

21:55-10:35

1 stop29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

17:55-18:20

2 stops31h 25m

R29 630

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/5

18:50-9:30

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

18:05-17:35

1 stop31h 30m

R32 783

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to South Africa

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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.

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 14 March 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 14 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 944 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 320 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 424 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 204 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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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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United AirlinesCheapestR18 935AverageR26 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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