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11:55 - 05:52

BNE

SAL

33h 57m

2 stops

05:16 - 10:35

SAL

BNE

37h 19m

2 stops

$1,751Multiple Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

11:40 - 05:52

BNE

SAL

34h 12m

2 stops

05:01 - 10:25

SAL

BNE

37h 24m

2 stops

$1,941Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

06:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

42h 04m

3 stops

04:08 - 11:50

SJO

SYD

39h 42m

3 stops

$1,994Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

13:10 - 13:27

BNE

SAL

64h 17m

2 stops

14:27 - 06:30

SAL

BNE

24h 03m

1 stop

$1,997American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

13:10 - 13:27

BNE

SAL

40h 17m

2 stops

14:27 - 06:30

SAL

BNE

24h 03m

1 stop

$2,003American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:20 - 14:45

SYD

PTY

21h 25m

1 stop

11:35 - 07:00

PTY

SYD

27h 25m

1 stop

$2,756United Airlines

Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 16 Mar

09:20 - 18:38

SYD

PTY

25h 18m

1 stop

08:55 - 07:00

PTY

SYD

30h 05m

1 stop

$2,758United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

07:50 - 15:55

ADL

SJO

47h 35m

3 stops

16:55 - 09:25

SJO

ADL

49h 00m

3 stops

$3,498LATAM Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

22:20 - 08:11

PER

PTY

46h 51m

2 stops

12:01 - 17:35

PTY

PER

40h 34m

2 stops

$4,417Emirates

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

22:20 - 08:11

PER

PTY

46h 51m

2 stops

12:01 - 17:35

PTY

PER

40h 34m

2 stops

$4,418Emirates

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

11:55-05:52

2 stops33h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 24/8

05:16-10:35

2 stops37h 19m

$1,751

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 26/10

11:40-05:52

2 stops34h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 16/11

05:01-10:25

2 stops37h 24m

$1,941

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

06:15-08:19

3 stops42h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

04:08-11:50

3 stops39h 42m

$1,994

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Thu 5/11

13:10-13:27

2 stops64h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/11

14:27-06:30

1 stop24h 03m

$1,997

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Thu 5/11

13:10-13:27

2 stops40h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/11

14:27-06:30

1 stop24h 03m

$2,003

Fastest return journey

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

09:20-14:45

1 stop21h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 16/3

11:35-07:00

1 stop27h 25m

$2,756

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

09:20-18:38

1 stop25h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/11

08:55-07:00

1 stop30h 05m

$2,758

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sat 8/8

07:50-15:55

3 stops47h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/8

16:55-09:25

3 stops49h 00m

$3,498

PerthPanama City

PER - PTY

PERPTY

Perth

Thu 13/8

22:20-08:11

2 stops46h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 17/8

12:01-17:35

2 stops40h 34m

$4,417

PerthPanama City

PER - PTY

PERPTY

Perth

Thu 13/8

22:20-08:11

2 stops46h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 17/8

12:01-17:35

2 stops40h 34m

$4,418

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Flight prices to countries in Central America

Interested in flights to Central America? Find the countries in Central America that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	$1,751 - $3,218

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	26% cheaper	Users typically spent $630 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	35% more expensive	Users typically spent $838 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	169% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Costa Rica than any other country in 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.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,326
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,751
Fastest flight time	44h 47m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,326 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best return flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,751 (Brisbane to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 44h 47m (Melbourne to Liberia).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Central America

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Central America?

Prices for flights to Central America are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Central America?

The number of operators available for flights to Central America is 6 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Central America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Central America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Central America?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Central America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

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Can I find flights to Central America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Central America with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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