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13:15 - 23:33

SYD

SJO

26h 18m

2 stops

00:53 - 11:50

SJO

SYD

42h 57m

2 stops

$1,886Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun

13:30 - 20:20

MEL

GUA

22h 50m

2 stops

14:00 - 12:25

GUA

MEL

30h 25m

2 stops

$1,918Multiple Airlines

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

09:10 - 12:13

SYD

PTY

42h 03m

2 stops

13:14 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 51m

2 stops

$2,095American Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

09:10 - 13:04

SYD

SJO

43h 54m

2 stops

06:00 - 07:05

SJO

SYD

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,114American Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

42h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,128British Airways

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

66h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,150British Airways

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

10:55 - 15:19

MEL

LIR

44h 24m

2 stops

13:20 - 08:15

LIR

MEL

26h 55m

2 stops

$2,761United Airlines

Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

10:30 - 16:12

BNE

PTY

44h 42m

2 stops

15:30 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 00m

2 stops

$2,766United Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May

22:45 - 14:35

PER

SJO

53h 50m

2 stops

12:57 - 11:55

SJO

PER

56h 58m

2 stops

$3,695Qatar Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

22:45 - 20:14

PER

SJO

35h 29m

2 stops

13:05 - 18:35

SJO

PER

39h 30m

2 stops

$3,714Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,886

Fastest return journey

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

13:30-20:20

2 stops22h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/5

14:00-12:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,918

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

09:10-12:13

2 stops42h 03m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/6

13:14-07:05

2 stops50h 51m

$2,095

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:10-13:04

2 stops43h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,114

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

09:10-12:46

2 stops42h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 29/4

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,128

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

09:10-12:46

2 stops66h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 14/5

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,150

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-15:19

2 stops44h 24m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

13:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

$2,761

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 12/5

10:30-16:12

2 stops44h 42m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 19/5

15:30-06:30

2 stops48h 00m

$2,766

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 15/9

22:45-14:35

2 stops53h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

12:57-11:55

2 stops56h 58m

$3,695

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 1/9

22:45-20:14

2 stops35h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

13:05-18:35

2 stops39h 30m

$3,714

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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	$2,232 - $3,098

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $393 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Costa Rica	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $473 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	179% 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 Panama, followed by El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,140
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,886
Fastest flight time	30h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,140 (Brisbane to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,886 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 30h 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 7 as of March 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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