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14:00 - 10:30

SYD

PTY

36h 30m

3 stops

19:50 - 12:35

PTY

SYD

48h 45m

3 stops

$1,608Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

14:00 - 23:08

SYD

SJO

26h 08m

2 stops

01:50 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

41h 45m

2 stops

$1,774Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

66h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,861American Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

09:40 - 13:36

BNE

PTY

42h 56m

2 stops

14:43 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

48h 47m

2 stops

$1,862American Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

09:10 - 01:55

SYD

PTY

31h 45m

2 stops

05:30 - 07:30

PTY

SYD

35h 00m

2 stops

$1,945Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

09:10 - 12:03

SYD

SJO

42h 53m

2 stops

13:03 - 07:05

SJO

SYD

50h 02m

2 stops

$2,015British Airways

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

22:15 - 20:40

BNE

SAL

38h 25m

2 stops

17:35 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

34h 25m

2 stops

$2,232EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 6 Oct

22:15 - 20:40

BNE

SAL

38h 25m

2 stops

08:00 - 20:00

SAL

BNE

68h 00m

2 stops

$2,300EVA Air

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 5 Oct

07:40 - 07:15

ADL

SJO

40h 05m

2 stops

11:35 - 10:55

SJO

ADL

30h 50m

2 stops

$3,143United Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:30 - 18:37

BNE

PTY

47h 07m

2 stops

10:00 - 06:30

PTY

BNE

29h 30m

2 stops

$3,246United Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

14:00-10:30

3 stops36h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 17/11

19:50-12:35

3 stops48h 45m

$1,608

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

14:00-23:08

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

01:50-12:35

2 stops41h 45m

$1,774

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Sat 7/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops66h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 10/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,861

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Sat 7/11

09:40-13:36

2 stops42h 56m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 10/11

14:43-06:30

2 stops48h 47m

$1,862

Fastest return journey

SydneyPanama City

SYD - PTY

SYDPTY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

09:10-01:55

2 stops31h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 20/8

05:30-07:30

2 stops35h 00m

$1,945

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:10-12:03

2 stops42h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

13:03-07:05

2 stops50h 02m

$2,015

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-20:40

2 stops38h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/10

17:35-20:00

2 stops34h 25m

$2,232

BrisbaneSan Salvador

BNE - SAL

BNESAL

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

22:15-20:40

2 stops38h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/10

08:00-20:00

2 stops68h 00m

$2,300

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Wed 21/10

07:40-07:15

2 stops40h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

11:35-10:55

2 stops30h 50m

$3,143

BrisbanePanama City

BNE - PTY

BNEPTY

Brisbane

Wed 29/7

10:30-18:37

2 stops47h 07m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/8

10:00-06:30

2 stops29h 30m

$3,246

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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	$2,313 - $2,941

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	12% cheaper	Users typically spent $326 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Costa Rica	11% more expensive	Users typically spent $302 more on trips to Costa Rica
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	132% 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 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	$1,065
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,608
Fastest flight time	32h 53m

The best one-way flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,065 (Brisbane to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,608 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Panama City Tocumen Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from Australia takes 32h 53m (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 6 as of July 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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