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11:50 - 07:17

BNE

SJO

35h 27m3 stops

14:39 - 10:35

SJO

BNE

27h 56m3 stops

$1,740Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

13:25 - 23:45

MEL

SJO

26h 20m2 stops

00:53 - 12:05

SJO

MEL

43h 12m2 stops

$1,758Multiple Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Tue, 26 May

10:45 - 00:05

BNE

SJO

29h 20m2 stops

08:35 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

32h 10m2 stops

$1,807Air Canada

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

09:40 - 13:50

BNE

PTY

67h 10m2 stops

16:05 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

47h 25m2 stops

$1,863American Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

09:40 - 13:50

BNE

PTY

43h 10m2 stops

14:50 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 40m2 stops

$1,866American Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

15:05 - 00:05

BNE

SJO

49h 00m3 stops

08:35 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

32h 10m2 stops

$2,016Air Canada

Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

22:35 - 10:46

BNE

PTY

51h 11m2 stops

11:57 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

65h 23m2 stops

$2,188EVA Air

Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

22:35 - 10:25

BNE

PTY

50h 50m2 stops

07:55 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

45h 25m2 stops

$2,191EVA Air

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

11:30 - 22:05

MEL

MGA

27h 35m2 stops

06:45 - 09:30

MGA

MEL

57h 45m2 stops

$2,789United Airlines

Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

11:30 - 12:55

MEL

LIR

42h 25m2 stops

12:50 - 09:30

LIR

MEL

27h 40m2 stops

$2,790United Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 24/1

11:50-07:17

3 stops35h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

14:39-10:35

3 stops27h 56m

$1,740

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:25-23:45

2 stops26h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

00:53-12:05

2 stops43h 12m

$1,758

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 24/1

10:45-00:05

2 stops29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

08:35-08:45

2 stops32h 10m

$1,807

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 17/2

09:40-13:50

2 stops67h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/2

16:05-06:30

2 stops47h 25m

$1,863

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Wed 11/2

09:40-13:50

2 stops43h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 18/2

14:50-06:30

2 stops48h 40m

$1,866

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 24/1

15:05-00:05

3 stops49h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

08:35-08:45

2 stops32h 10m

$2,016

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 17/2

22:35-10:46

2 stops51h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/2

11:57-20:20

2 stops65h 23m

$2,188

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

22:35-10:25

2 stops50h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 17/2

07:55-20:20

2 stops45h 25m

$2,191

MelbourneManagua

MEL - MGA

MELMGA

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

11:30-22:05

2 stops27h 35m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 20/2

06:45-09:30

2 stops57h 45m

$2,789

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-12:55

2 stops42h 25m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

12:50-09:30

2 stops27h 40m

$2,790

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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	$1,583 - $2,729

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	28% cheaper	Users typically spent $601 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Costa Rica	25% more expensive	Users typically spent $543 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	188% 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 El Salvador, followed by Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,016
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,740
Fastest flight time	39h 42m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,016 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,740 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 39h 42m (Perth to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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January has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 17% price increase on average.

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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 9 as of December 2025.

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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Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Central America and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.