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Cheap Flights to Central America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Salvador
San Salvador2 stops$2,027
San José
San José2 stops$1,790
Guatemala City
Guatemala City2 stops$1,838
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,370
Managua
Managua2 stops$2,228
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$1,926
San Salvador
San Salvador2 stops$2,027
San José
San José2 stops$1,790
Guatemala City
Guatemala City2 stops$1,838
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,370
Managua
Managua2 stops$2,228
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$1,926

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Central America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Central America

Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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11:20 - 00:38BNE-SJO
29h 18m2 stops
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01:30 - 10:20SJO-BNE
40h 50m2 stops
$1,790
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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14:15 - 06:20MEL-LIR
33h 05m2 stops
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11:20 - 12:45LIR-MEL
32h 25m2 stops
$1,926
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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22:15 - 19:50BNE-SAL
37h 35m2 stops
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19:30 - 20:00SAL-BNE
56h 30m2 stops
$2,027EVA Air
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
EVA Air Logo
22:15 - 19:50BNE-SAL
37h 35m2 stops
EVA Air Logo
19:30 - 20:00SAL-BNE
56h 30m2 stops
$2,029EVA Air
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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11:15 - 20:02SYD-SJO
25h 47m2 stops
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07:00 - 09:00SJO-SYD
33h 00m2 stops
$2,117American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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11:15 - 21:30SYD-SJO
27h 15m2 stops
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07:00 - 09:00SJO-SYD
33h 00m2 stops
$2,119American Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
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11:20 - 23:15SYD-SJO
52h 55m3 stops
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08:35 - 09:35SJO-SYD
32h 00m2 stops
$2,546Air Canada
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Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 22:55BNE-SJO
52h 55m2 stops
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08:00 - 07:05SJO-BNE
55h 05m2 stops
$2,727Air Canada
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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10:30 - 12:26BNE-SJO
41h 56m2 stops
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08:37 - 06:30SJO-BNE
29h 53m1 stop
$2,790United Airlines
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 07:15BNE-SJO
36h 45m1 stop
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08:37 - 06:30SJO-BNE
29h 53m1 stop
$2,798United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Central America

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Central America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Central America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to Central America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Central America is March, when tickets cost $2,245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,582 and $3,525 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$937
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Central America flights

  • What visa do I need to enter Central America?

    Australian passport holders do not generally need a visa to enter countries in Central America. Australians can stay in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama for up to 90 days without a visa. On arrival, you need to show a current passport that is valid for at least six months, and you may be asked for proof of an onward ticket.

  • How do I find cheap flights to Central America?

    The cheaper fares from Australia to Central America usually have multiple layovers and longer layover times. Flights from Melbourne to Guatemala with two layovers are cheaper than flights with just one layover. If you don’t mind spending time at airports and changing planes, you can save a lot on airfares. If your travel dates are flexible, you also can search for prices on KAYAK by specific dates or by month.

  • Where should I fly to in Central America to see Mayan ruins?

    The impressive Mayan ruins in Copan are a World Heritage site about 4 hours west of Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, in San Pedro Sula. One of the most important cultural destinations in Honduras, its highlights include temples, sculptures and the Hieroglyphic Stairway. Alternatively, located deep in the Guatemalan rainforest within Tikal National Park is an ancient city dating back to 1,000 BC. Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) is only around 70 km from this Mayan archaeological site.

  • What do I need as a car seat if I’m flying to Central America with kids?

    If you want to take the kids on a holiday to Central America, some countries have laws about child restraints in cars. In Costa Rica, El Salvador and Panama, age and height-appropriate car seats and boosters are compulsory for children travelling in vehicles. If you have hired a car at the airport, you will need to hire or bring your own car seats. There are no national child restraint laws in Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to Central America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to Central America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to Central America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Central America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to Central America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to Central America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to Central America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to Central America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Central America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Central America is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,929. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $3,272 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Central America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Central America is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $1,852 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Central America is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,955.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Central America

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Central America flight deals.
  • If you are departing from Melbourne and want to dive with whale sharks and explore coral reefs in Central America, book a flight to San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda Morales Airport (SAP), in Honduras, where you can take a boat or ferry to the islands of Roatan and Utila.
  • Passengers travelling from Sydney to Ometepe Island or the Corn Islands must book a flight to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA), in Managua, Nicaragua, before taking a domestic flight to the islands.
  • Australians who want to visit the spectacular Blue Hole Natural Monument, in Belize, must fly to Belize City. From there, travel to Ambergris Caye, where you can find a dive operator who will organise a diving trip to possibly the world’s largest marine sinkhole.
  • Most flights from Australia to Central America have at least one layover. If you are travelling from Sydney to Guatemala, Panama or Costa Rica, you will need to change planes in the United States, usually in Los Angeles.
  • Flights from Sydney to Panama City will arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY), which is one of the busiest airports in Central America. A hub for Copa Airlines, you can find regular connections between Central America and the Caribbean, South America and North America.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Central America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Central America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 896 reviews
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
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Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

8.0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2025SYD - AKL
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Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Very unimpressed that I was dumped from the seat I had booked and paid for after check in. Apparently a family wanted to sit together, however as they all were adults I think they should have pre booked their seats like I did. I will be approaching Qatar for a refund. That and the dreadful state of the flooding toilets made me wonder how they managed to be voted the best airline. Not worth the money.

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

Flight attendant gave incorrect information and no immigration/customs forms!

My flight was delayed. They boarded us, then no sooner were we on the plane, they made us get off again and wait another 45 minutes before doing it all over again.

Cabin crew was very friendly, requests were satisfied promptly and cheerfully, and the cabin was reasonably clean when I boarded. The United lounges at Newark and Heathrow are always well-run and comfortable, especially Newark. I look forward to the new lounge that will be part of the rebuild of Terminal 2 at Heathrow.

The senior flight attendants were amazing. Totally different vibe from other carriers. Easy 10 hour flight in Business Class. Great food. Good humor as well.

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

The flight was very good. Only complaint was that the usb charging connection did not work for either me or the seat next to me so we both had to use our own portable battery to charge our phones. I also liked the fact that I could purchase Wi-Fi for an hour instead of for the entire flight.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

The flight was late and we missed this connecting flight. American Airlines refused to put us anywhere for the night for their snafu. We had to find our own accommodations in Miami, and it was expensive for a crappy hotel.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

Same as before being upgraded to business class made it perfect

Flight didn’t get dinner on business. I was starving!

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

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