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09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

42h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,857American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

66h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,859American Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

66h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,861American Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

66h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,864American Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

06:00 - 10:30

SYD

PTY

44h 30m

3 stops

19:50 - 12:35

PTY

SYD

48h 45m

3 stops

$1,901Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

14:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

35h 04m

3 stops

03:59 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

39h 36m

3 stops

$2,003Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

22:15 - 20:40

BNE

SAL

38h 25m

2 stops

17:35 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

34h 25m

2 stops

$2,358EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

08:30 - 13:10

MEL

LIR

45h 40m

2 stops

09:30 - 10:00

LIR

MEL

31h 30m

1 stop

$2,773United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:30 - 18:37

MEL

LIR

27h 07m

2 stops

08:35 - 10:00

LIR

MEL

32h 25m

2 stops

$2,776United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

15:40 - 13:00

PER

SJO

35h 20m

2 stops

12:57 - 18:45

SJO

PER

39h 48m

2 stops

$3,494Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Thu 5/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops42h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,857

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 17/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops66h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,858

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 17/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops66h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,861

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 17/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops66h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,864

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

06:00-10:30

3 stops44h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 12/11

19:50-12:35

3 stops48h 45m

$1,901

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

14:15-08:19

3 stops35h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

03:59-12:35

3 stops39h 36m

$2,003

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-20:40

2 stops38h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 22/9

17:35-20:00

2 stops34h 25m

$2,358

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

08:30-13:10

2 stops45h 40m

Liberia

Sun 22/11

09:30-10:00

1 stop31h 30m

$2,773

Fastest return journey

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

08:30-18:37

2 stops27h 07m

Liberia

Sun 22/11

08:35-10:00

2 stops32h 25m

$2,776

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Thu 8/10

15:40-13:00

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

12:57-18:45

2 stops39h 48m

$3,494

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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	$2,345 - $3,160

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $414 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Guatemala	15% more expensive	Users typically spent $401 more on trips to Guatemala
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	167% 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 Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,116
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,857
Fastest flight time	38h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,116 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,857 (Brisbane to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 38h 05m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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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 June 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.

Why use momondo?

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

It is quick and easy to find flights to Central America on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Central America that suits you.

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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