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13:15 - 23:33

SYD

SJO

26h 18m

2 stops

01:06 - 12:05

SJO

SYD

42h 59m

2 stops

$1,934Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

13:15 - 06:37

SYD

PTY

32h 22m

2 stops

07:55 - 11:50

PTY

SYD

36h 55m

2 stops

$2,027Multiple Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

09:10 - 12:24

SYD

PTY

42h 14m

2 stops

13:24 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 41m

2 stops

$2,071American Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

09:10 - 12:14

SYD

PTY

42h 04m

2 stops

13:14 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 51m

2 stops

$2,079American Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

09:10 - 12:24

SYD

PTY

42h 14m

2 stops

13:24 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 41m

2 stops

$2,088American Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

01:30 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

38h 45m

2 stops

$2,679United Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

02:25 - 07:30

GUA

MEL

37h 05m

1 stop

$2,693United Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

16:10 - 12:45

MEL

GUA

37h 35m

2 stops

15:00 - 05:55

GUA

MEL

45h 55m

2 stops

$3,046Qatar Airways

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

16:10 - 12:45

MEL

GUA

37h 35m

2 stops

15:00 - 05:55

GUA

MEL

45h 55m

2 stops

$3,066Qatar Airways

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

06:00 - 21:05

MEL

MGA

31h 05m

3 stops

05:45 - 11:20

MGA

MEL

37h 35m

3 stops

$4,608Air Canada

Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

01:06-12:05

2 stops42h 59m

$1,934

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

13:15-06:37

2 stops32h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 14/6

07:55-11:50

2 stops36h 55m

$2,027

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

09:10-12:24

2 stops42h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

13:24-07:05

2 stops50h 41m

$2,071

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

09:10-12:14

2 stops42h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

13:14-07:05

2 stops50h 51m

$2,079

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

09:10-12:24

2 stops42h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 18/8

13:24-07:05

2 stops50h 41m

$2,088

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 29/8

01:30-08:15

2 stops38h 45m

$2,679

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 7/6

02:25-07:30

1 stop37h 05m

$2,693

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

16:10-12:45

2 stops37h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 14/10

15:00-05:55

2 stops45h 55m

$3,046

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

16:10-12:45

2 stops37h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 14/10

15:00-05:55

2 stops45h 55m

$3,066

Fastest return journey

MelbourneManagua

MEL - MGA

MELMGA

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

06:00-21:05

3 stops31h 05m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 20/6

05:45-11:20

3 stops37h 35m

$4,608

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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	$2,535 - $2,989

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	6% cheaper	Users typically spent $171 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	11% more expensive	Users typically spent $284 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	138% 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	$1,164
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,934
Fastest flight time	30h 59m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,164 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,934 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 30h 59m (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 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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