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$1,108+ Cheap flights to Central America

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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18 May — 25 May1
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Flights to Central America in 2025

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 13 May 2025.

One-way from

$1,108

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,781
12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 34m total
  • Sydney to Central America
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Sat 31/509:10SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 31/723:59SJO - SYD
2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,569
Mon 29/1211:15SYD - PTY
2 stops44h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/116:40PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,670
Fri 27/610:20SYD - PTY
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/715:35PTY - SYD
1 stop24h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,847
Thu 25/909:30SYD - SJO
2 stops50h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1008:37SJO - SYD
1 stop30h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$2,858
Thu 25/909:20SYD - SJO
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1006:30SJO - SYD
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$3,250
Sun 28/1221:45SYD - PTY
3 stops59h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 25/118:45PTY - SYD
2 stops57h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$3,289
Thu 25/1210:30SYD - PTY
2 stops36h 12mAsiana Airlines
Tue 27/118:42PTY - SYD
2 stops69h 48mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/5$3,532
Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO
3 stops67h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 7/617:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/5$3,813
Thu 26/608:45SYD - PTY
2 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/722:05PTY - SYD
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$3,837
Wed 31/1221:10SYD - PTY
3 stops77h 31mEmirates
Mon 26/111:50PTY - SYD
2 stops62h 45mEmirates
Deal found 11/5$4,643
Sat 31/509:20SYD - SJO
3 stops51h 05mAir Canada
Sat 7/607:55SJO - SYD
3 stops55h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$6,498

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:10-22:24

2 stops29h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,569

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/6

10:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/7

15:35-06:55

1 stop24h 20m

$2,847

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

09:30-19:37

2 stops50h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

08:37-07:55

1 stop30h 18m

$2,858

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

09:20-23:15

3 stops29h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/10

06:30-10:25

2 stops34h 55m

$3,250

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

11:50-15:35

3 stops67h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

17:00-17:15

2 stops32h 15m

$3,813

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

08:45-10:34

2 stops40h 49m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 3/7

22:05-07:20

3 stops42h 15m

$3,837

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/6

06:00-06:48

2 stops63h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/7

11:42-17:20

3 stops62h 38m

$6,047

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:20-20:25

3 stops51h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/6

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$6,498

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

16:20-13:54

3 stops37h 34m

$1,108

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Central America

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Central America takes 26 hours 59 minutes. Flights to Central America from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Central America?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Central America are United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,166
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,436
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,704

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Central America are United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 330.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Central America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 May 2025.
The most popular places in Central America to fly to are El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated 13 May 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,774 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,726 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,331 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

FAQs about flying to Central America

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

    Guatemala City La Aurora is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Guatemala City La Aurora typically cost $73, while return flights cost around $174.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around $342, however they can be found for as little as $325.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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