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$829+ Cheap flights to Central America

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— SJO
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

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 28 August 2025.

One-way from

$829

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,614
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Sydney to Central America
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Thu 9/1014:15SYD - SJO
3 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1014:37SJO - SYD
3 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,718
Sat 11/1014:45SYD - SJO
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:37SJO - SYD
3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,875
Thu 9/1010:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 16/1006:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,108
Sat 30/809:10SYD - SJO
2 stops44h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1006:44SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,109
Tue 2/909:10SYD - SJO
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1007:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,131
Mon 1/909:10SYD - SJO
2 stops49h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/1006:44SJO - SYD
2 stops56h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,215
Thu 6/1114:00SYD - PTY
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1107:55PTY - SYD
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,280
Thu 9/1014:15SYD - PTY
2 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1007:40PTY - SYD
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,342
Sat 11/1010:10SYD - PTY
2 stops43h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 18/1015:15PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,619
Sat 11/1018:45SYD - PTY
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1011:56PTY - SYD
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,636
Thu 6/1121:45SYD - PTY
3 stops59h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 22/1121:45PTY - SYD
2 stops54h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,739
Thu 9/1011:20SYD - PTY
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1015:30PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,793

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,783

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,789

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,843

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

14:45-07:28

3 stops33h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

14:37-12:45

3 stops29h 08m

$1,875

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-23:15

2 stops52h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

08:50-09:35

2 stops31h 45m

$2,043

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:20-23:15

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

08:50-09:35

2 stops31h 45m

$2,071

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

14:00-06:37

2 stops32h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 22/11

07:55-12:30

2 stops36h 35m

$2,280

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

14:15-06:37

2 stops32h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 16/10

07:40-13:15

2 stops37h 35m

$2,342

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

10:10-14:03

2 stops43h 53m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 18/10

15:15-08:05

2 stops48h 50m

$2,619

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

18:45-06:37

1 stop27h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 18/10

07:40-07:30

1 stop31h 50m

$2,619

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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 29 hours 13 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 $1,258
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,946
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 28 August 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 28 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines to Central America. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 $125.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around $887, however they can be found for as little as $886.

  • 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 (22 hours 9 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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