£257+ 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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
12 Feb — 19 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 13 January 2026.

Return from

£538

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£653

Good round-trip deal

£965 or less
23/2-5/3
  • 23/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • London to San José
20/2
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 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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Mon 23/214:00
LGW
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SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/312:35
SJO
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LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£538
Mon 16/308:35
LGW
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SJO
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/311:43
SJO
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LGW
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£539
Thu 12/307:50
LGW
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SJO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/311:43
SJO
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LGW
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£541
Mon 2/314:00
LGW
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SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:43
SJO
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LGW
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£543
Mon 9/308:35
LGW
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SJO
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/411:43
SJO
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LGW
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£546
Thu 12/317:10
LGW
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SJO
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/311:43
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£546
Tue 27/109:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops20h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 7/208:50
SJO
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LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1£548
Thu 5/314:00
LGW
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SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:43
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£548
Thu 12/307:50
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/411:43
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£549
Mon 26/121:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop26h 00m
Avianca
Tue 3/209:30
GUA
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LHR
1 stop23h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 12/1£551
Tue 20/109:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/208:50
SJO
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LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£552
Wed 11/308:35
LGW
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SJO
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/311:43
SJO
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LGW
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£552

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Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Central America that are best for you.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

15:50-11:20

2 stops25h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/2

12:15-09:35

1 stop15h 20m

£564

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Fri 23/1

20:05-00:05

3 stops34h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

07:58-21:55

3 stops31h 57m

£575

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 30/3

07:00-15:35

2 stops25h 35m

£578

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sat 14/3

21:40-23:10

2 stops31h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 21/3

05:10-14:35

2 stops27h 25m

£579

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

21:40-18:35

2 stops26h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/3

09:55-14:35

2 stops22h 40m

£579

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

08:30-15:30

2 stops37h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

22:00-18:55

1 stop14h 55m

£581

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 1/2

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/2

08:50-09:20

2 stops18h 30m

£584

LondonPanama City

LCY - PTY

LCYPTY

London City

Wed 10/6

08:25-16:50

1 stop14h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/6

18:50-18:30

1 stop17h 40m

£586

LondonPanama City

LCY - PTY

LCYPTY

London City

Fri 12/6

09:20-16:50

1 stop13h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 18/6

18:50-16:40

1 stop15h 50m

£586

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Wed 4/2

07:40-15:30

2 stops37h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

22:00-09:10

1 stop29h 10m

£586

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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 22 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 13 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 13 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.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 £74.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £297, 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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