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10:00 - 21:35

BNE

SJO

51h 35m

2 stops

08:00 - 07:05

SJO

BNE

55h 05m

2 stops

$1,742Air Canada

Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:45 - 20:20

MEL

GUA

26h 35m

1 stop

20:15 - 06:45

GUA

MEL

42h 30m

2 stops

$1,750Multiple Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May

13:15 - 23:45

SYD

SJO

26h 30m

2 stops

00:53 - 11:50

SJO

SYD

42h 57m

2 stops

$1,751Multiple Airlines

Sun, 10 May - Fri, 29 May

10:00 - 21:35

BNE

SJO

51h 35m

2 stops

08:00 - 07:05

SJO

BNE

55h 05m

2 stops

$1,774Air Canada

Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

42h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,098American Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

09:10 - 12:46

SYD

PTY

42h 36m

2 stops

13:49 - 07:05

PTY

SYD

50h 16m

2 stops

$2,100American Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

22:15 - 10:24

BNE

PTY

51h 09m

2 stops

12:10 - 20:00

PTY

BNE

40h 50m

2 stops

$2,542EVA Air

Sat, 16 May - Thu, 11 Jun

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

06:15 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

34h 00m

2 stops

$2,715United Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Sat, 23 May

10:55 - 12:06

MEL

MGA

65h 11m

2 stops

13:20 - 08:15

MGA

MEL

50h 55m

2 stops

$2,746United Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

15:40 - 14:40

PER

SJO

37h 00m

2 stops

14:08 - 18:35

SJO

PER

38h 27m

2 stops

$4,004Qatar Airways

Wed, 1 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 27/4

10:00-21:35

2 stops51h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

08:00-07:05

2 stops55h 05m

$1,742

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

09:45-20:20

1 stop26h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/5

20:15-06:45

2 stops42h 30m

$1,750

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,751

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 27/4

10:00-21:35

2 stops51h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

08:00-07:05

2 stops55h 05m

$1,774

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:10-12:46

2 stops42h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/5

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,098

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:10-12:46

2 stops42h 36m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 6/5

13:49-07:05

2 stops50h 16m

$2,100

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Sat 16/5

22:15-10:24

2 stops51h 09m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 11/6

12:10-20:00

2 stops40h 50m

$2,542

Fastest return journey

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 23/5

06:15-08:15

2 stops34h 00m

$2,715

MelbourneManagua

MEL - MGA

MELMGA

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

10:55-12:06

2 stops65h 11m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 21/8

13:20-08:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,746

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Wed 1/4

15:40-14:40

2 stops37h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

14:08-18:35

2 stops38h 27m

$4,004

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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	$1,750 - $3,523

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	31% cheaper	Users typically spent $794 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	39% more expensive	Users typically spent $979 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	187% 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	$975
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,742
Fastest flight time	32h 13m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $975 (Melbourne 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 $1,742 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 32h 13m (Melbourne 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 7 as of March 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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