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13:15 - 23:33

SYD

SJO

26h 18m

2 stops

00:53 - 11:50

SJO

SYD

42h 57m

2 stops

$1,941Multiple Airlines

Fri, 15 May - Thu, 21 May

06:00 - 23:33

SYD

SJO

33h 33m

2 stops

00:53 - 11:50

SJO

SYD

42h 57m

2 stops

$1,955Multiple Airlines

Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

42h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,073American Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

42h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,078American Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

22:15 - 07:00

BNE

SAL

48h 45m

2 stops

08:00 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

44h 00m

2 stops

$2,117EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

22:15 - 07:00

BNE

SAL

48h 45m

2 stops

08:00 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

44h 00m

2 stops

$2,121EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

09:30 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

35h 18m

1 stop

02:25 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

61h 50m

2 stops

$2,705United Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

09:30 - 16:37

MEL

GUA

47h 07m

2 stops

02:25 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

37h 50m

2 stops

$2,713United Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

22:20 - 06:26

PER

PTY

45h 06m

2 stops

21:37 - 17:35

PTY

PER

54h 58m

2 stops

$4,041Emirates

Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

22:20 - 08:11

PER

PTY

46h 51m

2 stops

21:37 - 17:35

PTY

PER

54h 58m

2 stops

$4,047Emirates

Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,941

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

06:00-23:33

2 stops33h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,955

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:10-12:46

2 stops42h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 17/5

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,073

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:10-12:46

2 stops42h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 17/5

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,078

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-07:00

2 stops48h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 20/8

08:00-20:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,117

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-07:00

2 stops48h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 20/8

08:00-20:00

2 stops44h 00m

$2,121

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-04:48

1 stop35h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 22/8

02:25-08:15

2 stops61h 50m

$2,705

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-16:37

2 stops47h 07m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 22/8

02:25-08:15

2 stops37h 50m

$2,713

PerthPanama City

PER - PTY

PERPTY

Perth

Thu 3/9

22:20-06:26

2 stops45h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/9

21:37-17:35

2 stops54h 58m

$4,041

PerthPanama City

PER - PTY

PERPTY

Perth

Thu 3/9

22:20-08:11

2 stops46h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 7/9

21:37-17:35

2 stops54h 58m

$4,047

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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	$2,138 - $3,043

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $541 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	14% more expensive	Users typically spent $364 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	176% 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	$949
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,941
Fastest flight time	31h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $949 (Melbourne to Liberia).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,941 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 31h 15m (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 April 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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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