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Flights to Central America in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Central America

Wed 2/1206:00 -
2 stops22h 30m
Tue 8/1208:45 -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 12/9£542
Thu 19/1109:00 -
2 stops19h 30m
Thu 3/1208:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 11/9£543
Wed 18/1108:30 -
1 stop16h 15m
Sun 22/1121:30 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 8/9£551
Thu 19/1118:00 -
1 stop34h 30m
Thu 3/1208:45 -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 11/9£571
Wed 18/1110:00 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 30/1121:30 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 9/9£585
Mon 19/1006:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Fri 23/1020:25 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 8/9£588
Mon 2/1121:35 -
1 stop16h 35m
Sun 8/1110:05 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 12/9£590
Mon 2/1121:35 -
1 stop24h 40m
Thu 12/1116:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 11/9£591
Mon 21/905:55 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 5/1020:25 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 10/9£606
Mon 21/910:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Thu 29/1021:30 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 8/9£606
Mon 26/1021:35 -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 14/1116:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 13/9£608
Thu 24/910:00 -
1 stop14h 40m
Wed 7/1020:25 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 9/9£610

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Return from

£542

One-way from

£355

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£685

Good round-trip deal

£660 or less

Good one-way deal

£796 or less
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  • 2/12-8/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • London to San José
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9/2-31/12
  • 9/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • London to Central America
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LondonPanama City

LGW London Gatwick - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

06:10-18:40

2 stops18h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£367

LondonPanama City

LGW London Gatwick - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

06:00-18:40

1 stop18h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£412

LondonSan José

LTN London Luton - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 2/12

21:30-17:30

1 stop26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£423

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 9/3

07:25-21:51

1 stop20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

LondonSan José

LHR London Heathrow - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 10/3

07:25-21:51

1 stop20h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

LondonPanama City

LGW London Gatwick - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Wed 3/3

10:00-20:20

1 stop15h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

LondonSan José

LTN London Luton - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LTNSJO

London Luton

Fri 18/9

18:45-12:48

2 stops49h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£435

LondonPanama City

LHR London Heathrow - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Wed 3/3

06:30-16:30

1 stop15h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£436

LondonSan José

LGW London Gatwick - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sun 6/12

14:05-22:55

2 stops38h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£439

LondonPanama City

STN London Stansted - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

STNPTY

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

07:00-18:40

2 stops17h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£440

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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 19 hours 32 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, Air Canada and Avianca.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £481
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £437
British Airways
British Airways
From £515
Avianca
Avianca
From £386

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

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Central America?

The price you pay for your flight to Central America may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Air Canada, andLufthansa 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
10,212 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,619 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,222 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,552 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,212 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.

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?

    Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Panama City Marcos A. Gelabert Intl typically cost £47, while return flights cost around £95.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £1,079, however they can be found for as little as £605.

  • 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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