£237+ 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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2026

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 6 January 2026.

Return from

£518

One-way from

£237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£661

Good round-trip deal

£964 or less
19/2-5/3
  • 19/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to San José
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.

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Fri 6/214:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£484
Thu 5/214:00LGW - GUA
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£485
Fri 30/114:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£487
Mon 2/214:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£489
Thu 5/214:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£491
Thu 5/214:00LGW - GUA
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£497
Fri 20/214:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/213:28GUA - LGW
2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£500
Fri 6/314:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/311:22GUA - LGW
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£502
Thu 19/214:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/213:28GUA - LGW
2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£503
Mon 2/214:00LGW - GUA
2 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/212:15GUA - LGW
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£505
Thu 19/214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£518
Mon 26/114:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/212:35SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£520

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 16/2

12:15-10:00

1 stop15h 45m

£491

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

14:00-12:29

2 stops28h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 13/2

12:15-10:00

1 stop15h 45m

£498

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 28/2

13:28-06:00

2 stops34h 32m

£500

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Fri 6/2

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 28/2

13:28-06:00

2 stops34h 32m

£522

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 15/2

13:28-10:00

2 stops38h 32m

£534

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

12:20-15:15

1 stop32h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/2

16:40-21:40

1 stop23h 00m

£566

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Sat 6/6

10:00-16:20

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/6

18:25-18:30

1 stop17h 05m

£587

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 24/2

21:30-09:00

1 stop30h 30m

£590

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

19:15-16:50

1 stop27h 35m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 26/4

18:50-16:15

1 stop15h 25m

£594

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

10:00-18:40

1 stop14h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 24/5

20:25-16:25

1 stop14h 00m

£600

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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 cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Central America are American Airlines, Air Canada and Icelandair.

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 6 January 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 6 January 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to San Salvador El Salvador Intl typically cost £34, while return flights cost around £41.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £226, however they can be found for as little as £130.

  • 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 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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