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09:10 - 12:14

SYD

PTY

42h 04m

2 stops

13:14 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 51m

2 stops

$2,086American Airlines

Fri, 17 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

11:15 - 14:00

SYD

PTY

42h 45m

2 stops

14:43 - 09:00

PTY

SYD

50h 17m

2 stops

$2,089American Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

13:15 - 23:46

SYD

SJO

26h 31m

2 stops

01:06 - 22:10

SJO

SYD

53h 04m

2 stops

$2,110Multiple Airlines

Mon, 20 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

13:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

35h 04m

3 stops

04:08 - 12:50

SJO

SYD

39h 42m

3 stops

$2,142Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

22:15 - 20:40

BNE

SAL

38h 25m

2 stops

17:35 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

34h 25m

2 stops

$2,330EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

22:15 - 07:00

BNE

SAL

48h 45m

2 stops

17:35 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

34h 25m

2 stops

$2,357EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

15:50 - 13:00

SYD

SJO

38h 10m

2 stops

13:09 - 06:50

SJO

SYD

48h 41m

2 stops

$2,394Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

15:50 - 13:00

SYD

SJO

38h 10m

2 stops

13:09 - 06:50

SJO

SYD

48h 41m

2 stops

$2,404Qatar Airways

Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

23:55 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

40h 20m

2 stops

$2,692United Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Jul

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

23:55 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

40h 20m

2 stops

$2,694United Airlines

Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

09:10-12:14

2 stops42h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 27/7

13:14-07:05

2 stops50h 51m

$2,086

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

$2,089

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/7

13:15-23:46

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/8

01:06-22:10

2 stops53h 04m

$2,110

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

13:15-08:19

3 stops35h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

04:08-12:50

3 stops39h 42m

$2,142

Fastest return journey

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

$2,330

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-07:00

2 stops48h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 17/9

17:35-20:00

2 stops34h 25m

$2,357

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

$2,394

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

$2,404

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/7

23:55-08:15

2 stops40h 20m

$2,692

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 29/6

23:55-08:15

2 stops40h 20m

$2,694

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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	$2,494 - $3,354

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $480 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Nicaragua	13% more expensive	Users typically spent $381 more on trips to Nicaragua
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	144% 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	$1,103
Best Round-Trip Price	$2,086
Fastest flight time	29h 52m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,103 (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 5 days is $2,086 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 29h 52m (Brisbane to San Salvador El Salvador 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 8 as of May 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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