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11:50 - 00:08

BNE

SJO

28h 18m2 stops

01:28 - 10:25

SJO

BNE

40h 57m2 stops

$1,678Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

13:15 - 23:45

SYD

SJO

26h 30m2 stops

00:53 - 11:45

SJO

SYD

42h 52m2 stops

$1,718Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Mon, 18 May

10:45 - 00:05

BNE

SJO

29h 20m2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m2 stops

$1,890Air Canada

Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

10:45 - 23:15

BNE

SJO

52h 30m2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m2 stops

$2,041Air Canada

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

22:35 - 06:37

BNE

PTY

47h 02m2 stops

11:57 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

65h 23m2 stops

$2,059EVA Air

Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

09:40 - 14:20

BNE

LIR

20h 40m1 stop

15:23 - 06:30

LIR

BNE

23h 07m1 stop

$2,111American Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

09:40 - 15:01

BNE

SJO

21h 21m1 stop

07:09 - 06:30

SJO

BNE

55h 21m2 stops

$2,113American Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

22:35 - 10:46

BNE

PTY

51h 11m2 stops

11:57 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

41h 23m2 stops

$2,179EVA Air

Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

13:00 - 08:32

MEL

SJO

36h 32m1 stop

06:40 - 09:30

SJO

MEL

33h 50m1 stop

$2,796United Airlines

Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

11:40 - 16:08

BNE

LIR

44h 28m2 stops

08:35 - 07:30

LIR

BNE

30h 55m2 stops

$2,798United Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 9/3

11:50-00:08

2 stops28h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

01:28-10:25

2 stops40h 57m

$1,678

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

00:53-11:45

2 stops42h 52m

$1,718

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

10:45-00:05

2 stops29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

08:50-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

$1,890

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

08:50-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

$2,041

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Mon 16/2

22:35-06:37

2 stops47h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 2/3

11:57-20:20

2 stops65h 23m

$2,059

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Thu 29/1

09:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

15:23-06:30

1 stop23h 07m

$2,111

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

09:40-15:01

1 stop21h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

07:09-06:30

2 stops55h 21m

$2,113

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 stops41h 23m

$2,179

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:00-08:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/2

06:40-09:30

1 stop33h 50m

$2,796

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Thu 29/1

11:40-16:08

2 stops44h 28m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

08:35-07:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,798

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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	$1,696 - $2,827

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	32% cheaper	Users typically spent $815 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	13% more expensive	Users typically spent $316 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	185% 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, Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua.

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$798
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,678
Fastest flight time	29h 50m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $798 (Brisbane 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 $1,678 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 29h 50m (Brisbane to Panama City Tocumen 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 7 as of January 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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Central America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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.