£222+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Return from

£559

One-way from

£222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£604

Good round-trip deal

£654 or less
4/12-14/12
  • 4/12-14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 42m total
  • London to San José
5/12
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 27m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.

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Mon 27/1020:00LHR - SAL
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:40SAL - LHR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£469
Tue 28/1008:55LHR - SAL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:40SAL - LHR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£473
Mon 10/1116:35LHR - SAL
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1122:40SAL - LHR
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£474
Wed 22/1020:10LHR - SAL
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1119:30SAL - LHR
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£529
Mon 22/908:00LHR - SAL
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1006:40SAL - LHR
2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£543
Thu 23/1018:30LHR - GUA
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:10GUA - LHR
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£558
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45SJO - LGW
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£559
Tue 23/922:05LHR - SAL
1 stop18h 10mAvianca
Thu 16/1010:15SAL - LHR
1 stop22h 20mAvianca
Deal found 15/9£560
Thu 30/1009:20LHR - GUA
2 stops54h 34mIcelandair
Sat 8/1112:20GUA - LHR
1 stop26h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 16/9£561
Tue 14/1022:05LHR - SAL
1 stop14h 55mAvianca
Tue 21/1009:25SAL - LHR
1 stop23h 10mAvianca
Deal found 16/9£561
Sat 4/1014:00LGW - SJO
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1012:35SJO - LGW
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£562
Fri 28/1112:20LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 33mJetBlue
Sat 13/1216:15SJO - LHR
1 stop22h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£562

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Mon 24/11

14:00-11:27

1 stop27h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/12

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£564

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Wed 12/11

17:25-19:45

1 stop31h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 29/11

21:30-16:25

1 stop13h 55m

£565

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

21:40-08:50

1 stop16h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/3

02:55-14:35

1 stop30h 40m

£568

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/2

08:50-07:10

1 stop16h 20m

£574

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 28/1

13:00-09:35

2 stops26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£574

LondonPanama City

STN - PTY

STNPTY

London Stansted

Fri 31/10

08:05-19:45

1 stop16h 40m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/11

21:30-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

£575

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:40-18:55

2 stops26h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 19/3

02:55-14:35

1 stop30h 40m

£576

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

21:40-14:00

1 stop21h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 3/3

19:50-14:35

2 stops37h 45m

£576

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 30/1

06:50-00:50

2 stops24h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

12:22-10:00

1 stop15h 38m

£576

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/3

21:30-16:25

1 stop13h 55m

£577

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

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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 21 hours 27 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 Air Canada, Icelandair 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 17 September 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 17 September 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.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 Canada 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 Tocumen Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl typically cost £41, while return flights cost around £109.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £319, however they can be found for as little as £187.

  • 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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