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13:35 - 23:57MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 22m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

01:45 - 12:25SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$2,003Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

13:55 - 23:57MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 02m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

01:45 - 12:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

41h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$2,003Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

09:40 - 12:08BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

42h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

14:57 - 06:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

23h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,066American Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

09:40 - 12:08BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

42h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

14:57 - 06:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

23h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,066American Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

09:40 - 14:49BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

45h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

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

23h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,078American Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb

13:55 - 08:40MEL Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 45m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl

05:45 - 12:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne

37h 35m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$2,100Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

13:15 - 23:57ADL Adelaide-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 12m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

01:45 - 12:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-ADL Adelaide

42h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$2,161Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

11:40 - 21:19BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

25h 39m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

01:10 - 07:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

38h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$2,710United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:40 - 05:50BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

34h 10m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

02:00 - 07:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

37h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,714United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:40 - 05:50BNE Brisbane-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

34h 10m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

02:00 - 07:30SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-BNE Brisbane

37h 30m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,717United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

13:35-23:57

2 stops27h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/2

01:45-12:25

2 stops41h 40m

$2,003

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 24/1

13:55-23:57

2 stops27h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/2

01:45-12:20

2 stops41h 35m

$2,003

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Tue 10/11

09:40-12:08

2 stops42h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/12

14:57-06:30

1 stop23h 33m

$2,066

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Sat 14/11

09:40-12:08

2 stops42h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 30/11

14:57-06:30

1 stop23h 33m

$2,066

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 1/2

09:40-14:49

2 stops45h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/2

14:44-06:30

1 stop23h 46m

$2,078

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 24/1

13:55-08:40

3 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

05:45-12:20

3 stops37h 35m

$2,100

AdelaideSan José

ADL Adelaide - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Thu 21/1

13:15-23:57

2 stops27h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/2

01:45-12:15

2 stops42h 00m

$2,161

Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Sun 1/11

11:40-21:19

2 stops25h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/12

01:10-07:30

2 stops38h 20m

$2,710

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Sun 1/11

11:40-05:50

2 stops34h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/12

02:00-07:30

2 stops37h 30m

$2,714

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE Brisbane - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

BNESAL

Brisbane

Sun 1/11

11:40-05:50

2 stops34h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/12

02:00-07:30

2 stops37h 30m

$2,717

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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	$2,168 - $2,856

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $450 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	9% more expensive	Users typically spent $238 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	205% 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	$1,178
Best Round-Trip Price	$2,003
Fastest flight time	27h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,178 (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 $2,003 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 27h 40m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Panama City Tocumen 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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