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?

San Pedro Town is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to San Pedro Town typically cost $78, while return flights cost around $173.

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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Fri 13/613:15SYD - SJO

3 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/614:37SJO - SYD

3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,875

Thu 15/509:10SYD - PTY

2 stops42h 09mAmerican Airlines

Mon 19/513:20PTY - SYD

2 stops50h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,548

Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops28h 54mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,556

Mon 17/1108:45SYD - SJO

2 stops49h 00mBritish Airways

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3 stops67h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/4$2,820

Thu 12/610:20SYD - PTY

1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 19/615:15PTY - SYD

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,851

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1 stop33h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,853

Thu 12/620:55SYD - PTY

3 stops60h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/620:00PTY - SYD

2 stops56h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,923

Tue 9/909:20SYD - PTY

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/918:14PTY - SYD

2 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$3,207

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops45h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,408

Thu 12/606:00SYD - PTY

3 stops67h 34mEmirates

Thu 19/621:57PTY - SYD

2 stops76h 23mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$4,289

Thu 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$7,003

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Fri 13/613:15SYD - SJO

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3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,875

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Thu 31/723:59SJO - SYD

2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,562

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Fri 13/607:55PTY - SYD

2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,848

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

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Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops45h 45mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,408

Mon 2/621:10SYD - PTY

3 stops76h 24mEmirates

Fri 13/611:43PTY - SYD

3 stops62h 37mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$4,256

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1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/621:21PTY - SYD

2 stops43h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,693

Sat 31/509:30SYD - SJO

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/708:45SJO - SYD

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,853

Sat 31/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 31/707:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$7,129

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Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

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2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,556

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Deal found 29/4$7,003

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Deal found 28/4$2,548

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Deal found 28/4$3,488

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Deal found 28/4$2,851

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2 stops56h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4$3,068

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Deal found 29/4$2,853

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Deal found 29/4$3,408

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1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$4,013

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

13:15-07:28

3 stops34h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/6

14:37-11:45

3 stops29h 08m

$1,875

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:10-12:19

2 stops42h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 19/5

13:20-07:05

2 stops50h 45m

$2,548

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

$2,562

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

10:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/6

10:00-06:55

2 stops29h 55m

$2,851

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:30-21:15

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,853

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

20:55-18:20

3 stops60h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/6

20:00-19:00

2 stops56h 00m

$2,923

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

09:20-08:30

3 stops38h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/9

18:14-07:20

2 stops46h 06m

$3,207

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

17:00-06:45

2 stops45h 45m

$3,408

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

06:00-10:34

3 stops67h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/6

21:57-17:20

2 stops76h 23m

$4,289

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:20-20:25

3 stops51h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$7,129

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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

From $1,166

American Airlines

From $1,436

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

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

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?

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

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,767 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

9,245 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?
San Pedro Town is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to San Pedro Town typically cost $78, while return flights cost around $173.
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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How long is the flight to Central America?

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Temperature in Central America by month

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

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The most popular places in Central America to fly to are El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

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

What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

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

How much is a return flight to Central America?

Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

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