£245+ 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
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Central America. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 22/1213:25LHR - SJO
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Mon 29/1208:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12£597
Mon 22/1213:35LHR - SJO
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Sun 28/1206:30SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 15/12£598
Fri 26/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop36h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£626
Tue 23/1211:10LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Sat 10/108:50SJO - LHR
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12£630
Fri 26/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/106:30SJO - LHR
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£637
Fri 26/1206:35LHR - SJO
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/106:30SJO - LHR
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£640
Sat 27/1209:00LHR - SJO
2 stops44h 15mAir Canada
Mon 26/108:50SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12£654
Tue 23/1212:05LHR - PTY
1 stop36h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1216:41PTY - LHR
1 stop33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12£655
Tue 23/1212:05LHR - SJO
1 stop31h 10mLufthansa
Thu 1/108:45SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12£655
Fri 26/1212:05LHR - PTY
1 stop31h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/116:41PTY - LHR
1 stop33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£656
Sat 27/1215:20LHR - SJO
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Fri 16/106:30SJO - LHR
1 stop21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£656
Sat 27/1210:00LHR - PTY
1 stop36h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/116:41PTY - LHR
1 stop33h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£656

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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 18 December 2025.

Return from

£510

One-way from

£245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£880

Good round-trip deal

£757 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/1-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to San José
24/1
  • 24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 16m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£58 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 December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 30/1

12:15-10:00

1 stop15h 45m

£498

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 15/1

10:05-23:29

1 stop19h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 26/1

06:32-08:40

2 stops20h 08m

£504

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

12:10-21:05

1 stop14h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/3

07:00-12:05

1 stop23h 05m

£504

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

17:00-13:13

2 stops26h 13m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/3

06:42-06:20

2 stops17h 38m

£504

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sat 17/1

12:10-21:05

1 stop14h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 27/1

07:00-08:40

2 stops19h 40m

£504

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

12:10-23:29

1 stop17h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 13/2

14:53-12:15

1 stop15h 22m

£507

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

14:00-12:29

1 stop28h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 26/1

12:15-10:00

1 stop15h 45m

£508

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Fri 16/1

14:00-12:29

1 stop28h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 25/1

14:11-10:00

2 stops37h 49m

£514

LondonGuatemala City

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Sat 24/1

14:00-11:20

1 stop27h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 30/1

12:15-10:00

1 stop15h 45m

£514

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

12:05-12:56

2 stops30h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

06:30-07:30

1 stop19h 00m

£517

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 26 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 American Airlines, TUI Airways 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 18 December 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 18 December 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

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, American Airlines 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 £42.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £264, however they can be found for as little as £89.

  • 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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