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09:10 - 12:13

SYD

PTY

42h 03m

2 stops

15:35 - 08:00

PTY

SYD

48h 25m

2 stops

$2,100American Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 28 Oct

09:40 - 14:18

BNE

MGA

44h 38m

2 stops

07:00 - 06:30

MGA

BNE

31h 30m

2 stops

$2,106American Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:15 - 14:18

BNE

MGA

45h 03m

2 stops

07:00 - 06:30

MGA

BNE

31h 30m

2 stops

$2,107American Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

21:40 - 23:57

SYD

SJO

43h 17m

2 stops

01:45 - 19:45

SJO

SYD

49h 00m

2 stops

$2,140Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

21:40 - 23:57

SYD

SJO

43h 17m

2 stops

01:45 - 19:45

SJO

SYD

49h 00m

2 stops

$2,234Multiple Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

10:20 - 12:21

SYD

SJO

43h 01m

3 stops

11:35 - 08:35

SJO

SYD

28h 00m

2 stops

$2,250Air Canada

Wed, 14 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

10:55 - 04:48

MEL

GUA

33h 53m

2 stops

23:55 - 08:15

GUA

MEL

40h 20m

2 stops

$2,723United Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Jul

13:00 - 22:05

MEL

MGA

50h 05m

2 stops

06:45 - 10:00

MGA

MEL

34h 15m

2 stops

$2,741United Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

17:15 - 19:37

PER

SJO

40h 22m

3 stops

07:45 - 21:35

SJO

PER

47h 50m

3 stops

$2,808Air Canada

Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:45 - 17:05

PER

PTY

55h 20m

2 stops

14:43 - 18:45

PTY

PER

39h 02m

2 stops

$4,243Qatar Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

09:10-12:13

2 stops42h 03m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 28/10

15:35-08:00

2 stops48h 25m

$2,100

BrisbaneManagua

BNE - MGA

BNEMGA

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

09:40-14:18

2 stops44h 38m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 16/11

07:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,106

BrisbaneManagua

BNE - MGA

BNEMGA

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

09:15-14:18

2 stops45h 03m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 16/11

07:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,107

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

21:40-23:57

2 stops43h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

01:45-19:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,140

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

21:40-23:57

2 stops43h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

01:45-19:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,234

Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:20-12:21

3 stops43h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/10

11:35-08:35

2 stops28h 00m

$2,250

MelbourneGuatemala City

MEL - GUA

MELGUA

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

10:55-04:48

2 stops33h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 30/7

23:55-08:15

2 stops40h 20m

$2,723

MelbourneManagua

MEL - MGA

MELMGA

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

13:00-22:05

2 stops50h 05m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 15/11

06:45-10:00

2 stops34h 15m

$2,741

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Sat 3/10

17:15-19:37

3 stops40h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

07:45-21:35

3 stops47h 50m

$2,808

PerthPanama City

PER - PTY

PERPTY

Perth

Wed 28/10

22:45-17:05

2 stops55h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 1/11

14:43-18:45

2 stops39h 02m

$4,242

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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	$2,381 - $3,515

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $449 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $686 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Panama	132% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Panama 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 Costa Rica, followed by Panama, 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	$1,166
Best Round-Trip Price	$2,100
Fastest flight time	26h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,166 (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 5 days is $2,100 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 26h 50m (Melbourne to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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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 June 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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