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15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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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 10 June 2025.

One-way from

$812

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,699
27/8
  • 27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 55m total
  • Sydney to Central America
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Thu 16/1010:20SYD - SJO
3 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1014:37SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,752
Thu 16/1010:20SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Thu 23/1007:55SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6$2,407
Fri 5/909:10SYD - PTY
2 stops44h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/1116:20PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,545
Fri 5/909:10SYD - SJO
2 stops24h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1106:29SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,548
Fri 25/717:45SYD - PTY
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/815:40PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,594
Sat 16/810:20SYD - PTY
2 stops43h 25mAvianca
Sat 23/820:10PTY - SYD
3 stops43h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/6$2,633
Wed 5/1121:45SYD - PTY
1 stop59h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/1118:45PTY - SYD
1 stop57h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,725
Fri 5/910:20SYD - PTY
2 stops42h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1115:41PTY - SYD
1 stop23h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,823
Fri 5/910:20SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1108:45SJO - SYD
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/6$2,826
Sat 6/911:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/1117:00SJO - SYD
2 stops44h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/6$3,203
Wed 23/710:20SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 55mLufthansa
Wed 30/708:45SJO - SYD
1 stop30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 7/6$3,374
Wed 10/914:40SYD - PTY
3 stops64h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 6/1116:20PTY - SYD
3 stops46h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/6$3,421

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

10:20-07:28

3 stops38h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

14:37-08:20

3 stops48h 43m

$1,752

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

10:20-22:55

2 stops29h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/10

07:55-08:20

2 stops31h 25m

$2,407

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:10-14:31

2 stops44h 21m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/11

16:20-09:00

2 stops48h 40m

$2,545

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:10-17:54

2 stops24h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

06:29-09:00

2 stops33h 31m

$2,548

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/7

17:45-06:37

1 stop27h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 1/8

15:40-07:30

2 stops48h 50m

$2,594

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

10:20-14:45

2 stops43h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 23/8

20:10-07:00

3 stops43h 50m

$2,633

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

21:45-17:05

1 stop59h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 15/11

18:45-19:50

1 stop57h 05m

$2,725

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

10:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 6/11

08:55-09:05

2 stops32h 10m

$2,823

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

12:35-07:00

1 stop25h 25m

$2,826

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/11

17:00-06:15

2 stops44h 15m

$3,203

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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 35 hours 10 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 10 June 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 10 June 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
1,785 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,784 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,846 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 $72, while return flights cost around $209.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around $136, however they can be found for as little as $136.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 45 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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