£240+ Cheap flights to Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2025

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2025, 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 21 November 2025.

Return from

£521

One-way from

£240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£726 or less

Good one-way deal

£671 or less
11/2-21/2
  • 11/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 35m total
  • London to San José
8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£53 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Central America.

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Tue 2/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£567
Thu 4/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Mon 8/1208:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11£577
Fri 5/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Mon 22/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops53h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11£579
Sat 29/1109:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Sun 7/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11£580
Mon 1/1213:00LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Mon 15/1208:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11£581
Wed 10/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£582
Sat 6/1219:25LHR - SJO
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Sun 14/1208:35SJO - LHR
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11£585
Mon 22/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Fri 2/108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11£585
Tue 9/1208:30LGW - SJO
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:43SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£614
Wed 10/1219:25LGW - SJO
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:43SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£616
Thu 11/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:43SJO - LGW
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£622
Thu 11/1208:30LGW - SJO
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:43SJO - LGW
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£623

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 21/2

18:35-15:20

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/2

01:45-07:40

2 stops23h 55m

£523

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Tue 17/2

20:25-00:15

2 stops33h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£523

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 10/3

06:20-00:15

2 stops23h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

01:45-20:20

2 stops36h 35m

£523

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sat 7/3

16:20-15:20

2 stops29h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

01:45-11:30

2 stops27h 45m

£528

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Wed 18/2

20:40-15:20

2 stops24h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£528

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Fri 13/2

11:55-15:20

2 stops33h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/2

22:00-07:40

1 stop27h 40m

£530

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£583

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:40-18:35

2 stops26h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 15/3

13:55-14:35

1 stop18h 40m

£584

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:40-17:40

1 stop26h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 14/3

06:20-14:35

1 stop26h 15m

£594

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

21:40-17:40

1 stop26h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 13/3

09:30-14:35

1 stop23h 05m

£594

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Best time to book a flight to Central America

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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 25 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Central America. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Central America should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Central America are KLM, Air Canada and TUI Airways.

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 21 November 2025.
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 21 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United 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.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, KLM 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 £28, while return flights cost around £106.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £244, however they can be found for as little as £143.

  • 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 40 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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