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11:15 - 11:05

SYD

SJO

40h 50m

2 stops

14:39 - 09:00

SJO

SYD

49h 21m

2 stops

$2,069American Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

13:30 - 20:20

MEL

GUA

22h 50m

2 stops

14:12 - 12:00

GUA

MEL

29h 48m

2 stops

$2,088Multiple Airlines

Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

11:15 - 14:00

SYD

PTY

42h 45m

2 stops

14:43 - 09:00

PTY

SYD

50h 17m

2 stops

$2,094American Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

11:15 - 14:00

SYD

PTY

42h 45m

2 stops

14:43 - 09:00

PTY

SYD

50h 17m

2 stops

$2,095American Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

09:15 - 14:18

BNE

MGA

45h 03m

2 stops

15:18 - 06:30

MGA

BNE

47h 12m

2 stops

$2,095American Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:20 - 13:15

SYD

SJO

42h 55m

2 stops

12:35 - 09:35

SJO

SYD

52h 00m

3 stops

$2,367Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

15:50 - 13:00

SYD

SJO

38h 10m

2 stops

13:09 - 06:50

SJO

SYD

48h 41m

2 stops

$2,491Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

12:27 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

27h 48m

2 stops

$2,690United Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Jul

10:55 - 16:37

MEL

GUA

45h 42m

2 stops

12:27 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

27h 48m

2 stops

$2,698United Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Jul

05:35 - 21:05

BNE

SJO

31h 30m

3 stops

12:35 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

28h 10m

2 stops

$3,398Air Canada

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

11:15-11:05

2 stops40h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

14:39-09:00

2 stops49h 21m

$2,069

Fastest return journey

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

13:30-20:20

2 stops22h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 24/7

14:12-12:00

2 stops29h 48m

$2,088

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

11:15-14:00

2 stops42h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

14:43-09:00

2 stops50h 17m

$2,094

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

11:15-14:00

2 stops42h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

14:43-09:00

2 stops50h 17m

$2,095

BrisbaneManagua

BNE - MGA

BNEMGA

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

09:15-14:18

2 stops45h 03m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 16/11

15:18-06:30

2 stops47h 12m

$2,095

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

11:20-13:15

2 stops42h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

12:35-09:35

3 stops52h 00m

$2,367

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

15:50-13:00

2 stops38h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

13:09-06:50

2 stops48h 41m

$2,491

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/7

12:27-08:15

2 stops27h 48m

$2,690

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

10:55-16:37

2 stops45h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/7

12:27-08:15

2 stops27h 48m

$2,698

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 29/10

05:35-21:05

3 stops31h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/11

12:35-08:45

2 stops28h 10m

$3,398

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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	$2,088 - $3,040

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $534 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $417 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	141% 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	$1,166
Best Round-Trip Price	$2,069
Fastest flight time	31h 28m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,166 (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 $2,069 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 31h 28m (Brisbane 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 7 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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