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 $79, while return flights cost around $181.

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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 7 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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Sat 2/813:45SYD - SJO

3 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/814:42SJO - SYD

3 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,764

Mon 20/1010:20SYD - SJO

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2 stops30h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$2,394

Mon 3/1111:15SYD - SJO

2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines

Fri 14/1106:29SJO - SYD

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,537

Thu 1/509:10SYD - PTY

2 stops42h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 31/513:20PTY - SYD

2 stops50h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,554

Tue 6/510:20SYD - SJO

2 stops42h 06mUnited Airlines

Fri 23/508:45SJO - SYD

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,858

Fri 30/510:20SYD - PTY

1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/615:15PTY - SYD

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,869

Tue 4/1116:20SYD - SJO

3 stops68h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 12/1118:15SJO - SYD

3 stops43h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,882

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,208

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3 stops60h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 31/520:00PTY - SYD

2 stops56h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,588

Fri 30/506:00SYD - PTY

3 stops67h 34mEmirates

Fri 6/621:57PTY - SYD

2 stops76h 23mEmirates

Deal found 15/4$4,144

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Sat 2/813:45SYD - SJO

3 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/814:42SJO - SYD

3 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,764

Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/523:59SJO - SYD

2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,551

Tue 6/510:20SYD - SJO

2 stops42h 06mUnited Airlines

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1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,858

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

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Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,208

Thu 1/520:55SYD - PTY

3 stops60h 25mTurkish Airlines

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2 stops56h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,588

Fri 30/506:00SYD - PTY

3 stops67h 34mEmirates

Fri 6/621:57PTY - SYD

2 stops76h 23mEmirates

Deal found 15/4$4,144

Sun 6/714:40SYD - SJO

3 stops45h 24mBritish Airways

Mon 21/706:18SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4$4,834

Thu 1/509:10SYD - PTY

2 stops42h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 31/513:20PTY - SYD

2 stops50h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,554

Mon 7/720:45SYD - SJO

2 stops39h 16mQatar Airways

Thu 17/714:13SJO - SYD

2 stops58h 57mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4$5,634

Fri 30/510:20SYD - PTY

1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines

Fri 6/615:15PTY - SYD

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,869

Sat 31/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 31/707:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$7,106

Sat 5/709:25SYD - SJO

2 stops42h 35mDelta

Mon 21/713:08SJO - SYD

2 stops49h 27mDelta

Deal found 14/4$8,089

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Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,551

Thu 1/509:10SYD - PTY

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Sat 31/513:20PTY - SYD

2 stops50h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,554

Thu 1/520:55SYD - PTY

3 stops60h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 31/520:00PTY - SYD

2 stops56h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,588

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1 stop22h 07mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop37h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,297

Tue 6/510:20SYD - SJO

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1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,858

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Fri 6/615:15PTY - SYD

1 stop24h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,869

Fri 30/506:00SYD - PTY

3 stops67h 34mEmirates

Fri 6/621:57PTY - SYD

2 stops76h 23mEmirates

Deal found 15/4$4,144

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

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2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,208

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3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 31/707:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$7,106

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Wed 10/913:15SYD - SJO

3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$861

Fri 16/516:20SYD - PTY

3 stops43h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,009

Wed 10/910:20SYD - SJO

1 stop36h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,255

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:45-07:13

3 stops33h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/8

14:42-11:45

3 stops29h 03m

$1,764

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:10-18:24

2 stops25h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,551

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:10-12:15

2 stops42h 05m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/5

13:20-07:05

2 stops50h 45m

$2,554

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

10:20-12:26

2 stops42h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,858

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/5

09:30-16:12

2 stops45h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/6

15:15-06:55

1 stop24h 40m

$2,869

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

17:00-17:15

2 stops32h 15m

$3,208

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

20:55-18:20

3 stops60h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 31/5

20:00-19:00

2 stops56h 00m

$3,588

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/5

06:00-10:34

3 stops67h 34m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 6/6

21:57-17:20

2 stops76h 23m

$4,144

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

14:40-20:04

3 stops45h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

06:18-05:20

3 stops55h 02m

$4,834

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

20:45-20:01

2 stops39h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/7

14:13-17:10

2 stops58h 57m

$5,634

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How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Central America takes 25 hours 7 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

3,198 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

3,198 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,198 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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,198 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

1,758 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,198 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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,198 reviews

Check prices

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

8,656 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,198 reviews

Check prices

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 $79, while return flights cost around $181.
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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 7 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on 15 April 2025.

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

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FAQs about flying to Central America

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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