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£225+ Cheap flights to Central America

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— SJO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Central America. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Sun 7/622:05
LHR
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PTY
1 stop22h 10m
Avianca
Tue 16/615:50
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 1/4£478
Sun 7/622:05
LHR
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PTY
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Sun 14/615:50
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£482
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop32h 30m
Avianca
Wed 10/604:25
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£489
Wed 4/1121:40
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop16h 10m
Avianca
Wed 18/1117:50
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop15h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£497
Tue 16/622:05
LHR
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PTY
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Tue 23/604:25
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 1/4£502
Mon 18/522:05
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop24h 55m
Avianca
Thu 21/515:10
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 1/4£503
Tue 12/522:05
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop22h 10m
Avianca
Wed 20/504:25
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£506
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Avianca
Tue 26/504:25
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£506
Wed 6/510:00
LGW
-
PTY
1 stop14h 40m
Air Europa
Wed 27/520:25
PTY
-
LGW
1 stop14h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 31/3£536
Tue 12/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 23/517:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£563
Tue 19/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Wed 3/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4£568
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sun 7/616:00
SJO
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LHR
1 stop16h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 4/4£570

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Find the latest flights to Central America in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 4 April 2026.

Return from

£563

One-way from

£225

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£680

Good round-trip deal

£830 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 12/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 00m total
  • London to San José
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15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • London to Central America
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sun 17/5

22:05-17:00

1 stop24h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 25/5

04:25-15:35

1 stop29h 10m

£597

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

22:05-14:15

1 stop22h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 26/9

15:50-15:35

2 stops41h 45m

£597

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 18/4

20:00-20:00

1 stop30h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/5

13:49-12:35

1 stop16h 46m

£678

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 21/4

06:50-19:31

2 stops18h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 7/5

10:00-07:45

1 stop15h 45m

£684

LondonPanama City

LTN - PTY

LTNPTY

London Luton

Wed 17/6

12:45-18:40

2 stops35h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/7

20:25-00:10

2 stops21h 45m

£687

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

06:50-19:31

2 stops18h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 12/9

10:00-11:35

1 stop19h 35m

£687

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 14/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£690

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 12/5

13:40-08:50

2 stops26h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

09:25-22:40

3 stops30h 15m

£693

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

11:05-19:31

2 stops38h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/5

09:45-07:15

1 stop15h 30m

£694

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

17:50-19:31

2 stops31h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/5

07:55-09:20

2 stops19h 25m

£694

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Central America

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from London to Central America takes 20 hours 23 minutes. Flights to Central America from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Central America?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Central America are United Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £510
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £495
KLM
KLM
From £427
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £459

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Central America are American Airlines, Avianca and SWISS.

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Central America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 April 2026.
The most popular places in Central America to fly to are Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Belize and Nicaragua.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated 4 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American Airlines, andAir Canada to Central America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,556 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,848 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,541 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

FAQs about flying to Central America

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air France is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

    Guatemala City La Aurora is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Guatemala City La Aurora typically cost £48, while return flights cost around £53.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £212, however they can be found for as little as £161.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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