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Cheap flights from Central America to South Africa from R9 995

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Feb 5 — Feb 121
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Central America to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Central America (0CA) to South Africa (ZA0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 287

One-way from

R9 995

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R33 688
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3-25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 77h 35m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Central America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R160 721 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R18 786 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 31 January 2025.

Mon 3/119:30SJO - JNB
2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R18 028
Mon 10/31:40GUA - CPT
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/320:50CPT - GUA
1 stop31h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/1R19 287
Sun 1/612:04PTY - JNB
2 stops37h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/615:05JNB - PTY
2 stops36h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/1R19 454
Wed 12/22:05GUA - JNB
2 stops32h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/419:00JNB - GUA
2 stops31h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/1R19 805
Fri 5/97:55PTY - CPT
2 stops48h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/918:05CPT - PTY
2 stops43h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/1R21 175
Wed 19/35:30SJO - JNB
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/319:35JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/1R22 767
Tue 22/417:00SJO - JNB
2 stops35h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/915:05JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 30/1R23 915
Sun 16/316:50SJO - CPT
3 stops69h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/39:00CPT - SJO
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1R24 840
Mon 12/518:50SJO - JNB
3 stops29h 45mLufthansa
Tue 20/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 30/1R26 117
Wed 12/35:30SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/320:50CPT - SJO
2 stops47h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/1R27 746
Mon 12/518:50SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 30mSWISS
Tue 20/519:35JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 35mSWISS
Deal found 30/1R28 486
Sun 2/221:45PTY - JNB
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/219:05JNB - PTY
2 stops30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1R28 838

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 31 January 2025.

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Guatemala CityCape Town

GUA - CPT

GUACPT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/3

1:40-7:40

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

20:50-20:25

1 stop31h 35m

R19 287

Panama CityJohannesburg

PTY - JNB

PTYJNB

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/6

12:04-8:35

2 stops37h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

15:05-20:34

2 stops36h 29m

R19 454

Guatemala CityJohannesburg

GUA - JNB

GUAJNB

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 12/2

2:05-18:35

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

19:00-18:49

2 stops31h 49m

R19 805

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

5:30-18:35

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/3

19:35-19:37

2 stops32h 02m

R22 767

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/3

2:15-10:25

3 stops48h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

10:10-14:35

2 stops36h 25m

R22 860

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/4

17:00-12:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

15:05-15:35

2 stops32h 30m

R23 915

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/3

16:50-21:55

3 stops69h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/3

9:00-14:35

1 stop37h 35m

R24 840

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

18:50-8:35

3 stops29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:00-13:10

2 stops26h 10m

R26 117

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

5:30-7:40

2 stops42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

20:50-12:17

2 stops47h 27m

R27 746

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/5

18:50-9:20

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:35-13:10

1 stop25h 35m

R28 486

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

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Central America to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 31 January 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 31 January 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 335 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 717 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
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Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 838 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 584 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 454 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 (R10 254), SWISS (R18 214), and Lufthansa (R18 824).

  • 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, 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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United AirlinesCheapestR18 656AverageR25 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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