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22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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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 17 January 2025.

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$856
3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Sydney to Central America
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Mon 3/306:00SYD - SJO
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/301:22SJO - SYD
2 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,703
Fri 31/111:15SYD - PTY
2 stops42h 14mBritish Airways
Thu 6/216:40PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1$2,552
Sat 15/211:15SYD - PTY
2 stops42h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 21/216:40PTY - SYD
2 stops48h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,562
Mon 3/311:15SYD - SJO
2 stops43h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 20/312:05SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,564
Sun 2/211:15SYD - SJO
2 stops41h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 30/814:00SJO - SYD
2 stops49h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,568
Sat 15/217:25SYD - PTY
1 stop29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/211:56PTY - SYD
1 stop27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,837
Sun 2/311:20SYD - PTY
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/311:35PTY - SYD
1 stop27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,881
Mon 3/311:50SYD - SJO
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/305:30SJO - SYD
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,889
Mon 23/611:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 4/717:00SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/1$3,220
Fri 24/121:00SYD - PTY
3 stops61h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 13/219:50PTY - SYD
2 stops55h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1$3,595
Wed 9/406:00SYD - PTY
3 stops63h 18mEmirates
Sat 26/415:26PTY - SYD
2 stops58h 54mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$3,902
Thu 20/310:20SYD - SJO
3 stops52h 05mAir Canada
Fri 19/908:00SJO - SYD
2 stops55h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$3,935

Find flights to Central America within your budget

Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

06:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

01:22-13:00

2 stops42h 38m

$1,703

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

11:15-13:29

2 stops42h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 6/2

16:40-09:00

2 stops48h 20m

$2,552

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

11:15-13:30

2 stops42h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 21/2

16:40-09:00

2 stops48h 20m

$2,562

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:15-13:47

2 stops43h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

12:05-09:00

2 stops27h 55m

$2,564

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

11:15-12:11

2 stops41h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

14:00-07:05

2 stops49h 05m

$2,568

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

17:25-06:37

1 stop29h 12m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 21/2

11:56-07:25

1 stop27h 29m

$2,837

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

11:20-19:38

2 stops24h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/3

11:35-07:00

1 stop27h 25m

$2,881

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:50-18:16

1 stop23h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

05:30-09:15

2 stops34h 45m

$2,889

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/6

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/7

17:00-09:35

3 stops48h 35m

$3,220

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

06:00-06:18

3 stops63h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 26/4

15:26-17:20

2 stops58h 54m

$3,902

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Travel insights for flights to Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Central America takes 27 hours 39 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 $1,709

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,240

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

LATAM Airlines

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, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

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).

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destination in Central America, according to our users, is El Salvador, followed by Costa Rica, 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 $80, while return flights cost around $184.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around $1,013, however they can be found for as little as $960.

  • 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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