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, American 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 $316, however they can be found for as little as $263.

Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 27 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).

$3,995+ Flights to Central America

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One-way from	$968
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Average price	$3,494

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Sydney to Central America

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Sa 28/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mi 29/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Mo 30/1211:50SYD - SJO

1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines

Do 30/108:45SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Do 26/1211:20SYD - PTY

2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines

Sa 4/108:55PTY - SYD

1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,031

Mo 30/1219:15SYD - SJO

3 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mo 27/101:12SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,770

Mo 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Di 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Mo 30/1216:00SYD - SJO

2 stops47h 25mAir Canada

Di 28/106:15SJO - SYD

3 stops58h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12$8,301

Do 26/1220:40SYD - PTY

3 stops61h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sa 4/119:50PTY - SYD

2 stops55h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$10,295

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Mo 20/114:00SYD - SJO

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mo 27/114:42SJO - SYD

3 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,026

So 29/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Di 28/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Fr 17/111:50SYD - PTY

1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines

Do 23/108:55PTY - SYD

1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,877

Fr 24/121:00SYD - PTY

3 stops61h 20mTurkish Airlines

Do 13/219:50PTY - SYD

2 stops55h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,007

Fr 17/116:15SYD - PTY

2 stops34h 10mAvianca

Do 23/120:05PTY - SYD

3 stops45h 00mAvianca

Deal found 18/12$3,332

Sa 1/221:10SYD - PTY

3 stops77h 23mEmirates

Sa 8/215:33PTY - SYD

2 stops59h 02mEmirates

Deal found 18/12$4,016

Do 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 00mAir Canada

Do 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12$4,605

Mo 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Di 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Mo 30/1212:10SYD - SJO

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Do 30/108:45SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Di 31/1214:15SYD - SJO

1 stop33h 29mDelta

Mi 29/108:25SJO - SYD

1 stop31h 10mDelta

Deal found 18/12$11,209

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Di 24/1211:40SYD - SJO

3 stops45h 00mLATAM Airlines

Mi 15/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,337

Mi 25/1211:20SYD - SJO

3 stops52h 05mAir Canada

Do 16/108:55SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12$8,528

Do 26/1211:20SYD - PTY

2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines

Sa 4/108:55PTY - SYD

1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,031

Do 26/1220:40SYD - PTY

3 stops61h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sa 4/119:50PTY - SYD

2 stops55h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$10,295

Sa 28/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mi 29/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Sa 28/1211:50SYD - SJO

1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines

Mo 27/108:45SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Sa 28/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines

So 26/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$4,339

Mo 30/1211:20SYD - SJO

2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines

Mo 27/106:30SJO - SYD

2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Mo 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Di 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Fr 17/111:50SYD - PTY

1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines

Do 23/108:55PTY - SYD

2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,877

Fr 17/116:15SYD - PTY

2 stops34h 10mAvianca

Do 23/120:05PTY - SYD

3 stops45h 00mAvianca

Deal found 18/12$3,332

Mo 20/114:00SYD - SJO

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mo 27/114:42SJO - SYD

3 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,026

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Sa 15/214:30SYD - PTY

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$968

So 6/410:20SYD - PTY

2 stops39h 05mAvianca

Deal found 18/12$1,481

So 6/421:05SYD - PTY

1 stop60h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,151

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mo 20/1

14:00-07:35

3 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mo 27/1

14:42-12:30

3 stops28h 48m

$2,026

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

So 29/12

11:15-20:04

2 stops25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Di 28/1

08:00-09:00

2 stops32h 00m

$2,586

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fr 17/1

11:50-19:38

1 stop23h 48m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Do 23/1

08:55-07:00

1 stop30h 05m

$2,877

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mo 30/12

12:10-21:55

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Do 30/1

08:45-09:15

2 stops31h 30m

$2,885

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fr 24/1

21:00-18:20

3 stops61h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Do 13/2

19:50-19:00

2 stops55h 10m

$3,007

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fr 17/1

16:15-10:25

2 stops34h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Do 23/1

20:05-09:05

3 stops45h 00m

$3,332

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sa 1/2

21:10-10:33

3 stops77h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sa 8/2

15:33-18:35

2 stops59h 02m

$4,016

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Do 1/5

09:20-20:20

3 stops51h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Do 22/5

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$4,605

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mo 30/12

12:35-15:40

2 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Di 28/1

17:00-09:25

3 stops47h 25m

$5,185

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Di 31/12

14:15-06:44

1 stop33h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mi 29/1

08:25-08:35

1 stop31h 10m

$11,209

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Travel insights for flights to Central America

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How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Central America takes 25 hours 3 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 $1,680

American Airlines

From $1,240

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

LATAM Airlines

From $2,032

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Central America are American Airlines, United 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

3,412 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,879 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

9,048 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

3,901 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destination in Central America, according to our users, is Costa Rica, followed by El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

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, American 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 $316, however they can be found for as little as $263.
Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 27 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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Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destination in Central America, according to our users, is Costa Rica, followed by El Salvador, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

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?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

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