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09:40 - 13:21BNE Brisbane-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

42h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

16:04 - 06:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-BNE Brisbane

47h 26m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,853American Airlines

Tue, 16 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

09:40 - 13:21BNE Brisbane-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

42h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

16:04 - 06:30PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-BNE Brisbane

47h 26m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,856American Airlines

Tue, 16 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

13:10 - 13:44BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

64h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

13:31 - 06:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

48h 59m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,945American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb

13:10 - 13:44BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

64h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

14:44 - 06:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

23h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,949American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb

20:35 - 05:52BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

25h 17m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

05:16 - 05:00SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

31h 44m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,112Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

22:15 - 07:00BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

48h 45m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

17:35 - 20:00SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

58h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$2,188Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

13:45 - 13:06MEL Melbourne-MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

40h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Panama City Tocumen Intl

03:16 - 12:20MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino-MEL Melbourne

40h 04m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$2,221Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

12:45 - 12:26MEL Melbourne-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

40h 41m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

02:10 - 10:30GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-MEL Melbourne

39h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,716United Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

12:45 - 12:26MEL Melbourne-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

40h 41m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

02:10 - 10:30GUA Guatemala City La Aurora-MEL Melbourne

39h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,717United Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

11:45 - 12:18MEL Melbourne-MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

41h 33m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:25 - 10:30MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino-MEL Melbourne

51h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,723United Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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Cheapest return flight

BrisbanePanama City

BNE Brisbane - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 16/2

09:40-13:21

2 stops42h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 20/2

16:04-06:30

2 stops47h 26m

$1,853

BrisbanePanama City

BNE Brisbane - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 16/2

09:40-13:21

2 stops42h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 20/2

16:04-06:30

2 stops47h 26m

$1,856

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 1/2

13:10-13:44

2 stops64h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/2

13:31-06:30

2 stops48h 59m

$1,945

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 1/2

13:10-13:44

2 stops64h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/2

14:44-06:30

1 stop23h 46m

$1,949

Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

20:35-05:52

1 stop25h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 19/10

05:16-05:00

1 stop31h 44m

$2,112

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

22:15-07:00

2 stops48h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 19/10

17:35-20:00

2 stops58h 25m

$2,188

MelbourneManagua

MEL Melbourne - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

MELMGA

Melbourne

Wed 4/11

13:45-13:06

3 stops40h 21m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 13/11

03:16-12:20

3 stops40h 04m

$2,221

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL Melbourne - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:45-12:26

2 stops40h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 18/11

02:10-10:30

2 stops39h 20m

$2,716

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL Melbourne - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:45-12:26

2 stops40h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 18/11

02:10-10:30

2 stops39h 20m

$2,717

MelbourneManagua

MEL Melbourne - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

MELMGA

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:45-12:18

2 stops41h 33m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 1/11

14:25-10:30

2 stops51h 05m

$2,723

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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	$2,252 - $3,140

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $402 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $487 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	183% 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 Costa Rica, 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	$1,181
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,853
Fastest flight time	26h 00m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,181 (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 $1,853 (Brisbane to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 26h 00m (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 August 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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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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