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14:00 - 00:07

SYD

SJO

27h 07m

2 stops

01:28 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

42h 07m

2 stops

$1,679Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

13:55 - 04:44

MEL

GUA

31h 49m

2 stops

17:13 - 12:25

GUA

MEL

26h 12m

2 stops

$1,684Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

10:45 - 23:15

BNE

SJO

52h 30m

2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m

2 stops

$2,044Air Canada

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

10:45 - 23:15

BNE

SJO

52h 30m

2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m

2 stops

$2,058Air Canada

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

09:40 - 12:31

BNE

SAL

42h 51m

2 stops

13:31 - 06:30

SAL

BNE

48h 59m

2 stops

$2,070American Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb

09:40 - 14:21

BNE

SAL

20h 41m

1 stop

15:49 - 06:30

SAL

BNE

46h 41m

2 stops

$2,079American Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb

22:35 - 10:46

BNE

PTY

51h 11m

2 stops

11:57 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

65h 23m

2 stops

$2,161EVA Air

Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

22:35 - 10:46

BNE

PTY

51h 11m

2 stops

11:57 - 20:20

PTY

BNE

65h 23m

2 stops

$2,162EVA Air

Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

12:00 - 10:05

MEL

LIR

39h 05m

2 stops

15:25 - 09:15

LIR

MEL

48h 50m

2 stops

$2,774United Airlines

Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr

11:30 - 16:08

MEL

LIR

45h 38m

2 stops

14:20 - 09:30

LIR

MEL

26h 10m

2 stops

$2,777United Airlines

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

14:00-00:07

2 stops27h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

01:28-12:35

2 stops42h 07m

$1,679

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:55-04:44

2 stops31h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 14/3

17:13-12:25

2 stops26h 12m

$1,684

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

$2,044

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

$2,058

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

09:40-12:31

2 stops42h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/2

13:31-06:30

2 stops48h 59m

$2,070

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

09:40-14:21

1 stop20h 41m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/2

15:49-06:30

2 stops46h 41m

$2,079

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

$2,161

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Sat 14/2

22:35-10:46

2 stops51h 11m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/2

11:57-20:20

2 stops65h 23m

$2,162

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:00-10:05

2 stops39h 05m

Liberia

Fri 3/4

15:25-09:15

2 stops48h 50m

$2,774

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

11:30-16:08

2 stops45h 38m

Liberia

Mon 23/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,777

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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	$1,684 - $2,814

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	28% cheaper	Users typically spent $669 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Nicaragua	20% more expensive	Users typically spent $461 more on trips to Nicaragua
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	157% 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	$826
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,679
Fastest flight time	26h 30m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $826 (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 $1,679 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 26h 30m (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 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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