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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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2026

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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 22 June 2026.

Mon 31/822:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 1/509:25
SJO
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LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 21/6£663
Thu 10/920:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/919:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£664
Sat 19/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Sat 3/1017:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 22/6£665
Thu 2/718:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Sun 5/714:40
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops20h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 18/6£665
Thu 26/1121:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 10m
Avianca
Thu 10/1209:45
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 19/6£667
Tue 15/922:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop32h 50m
Avianca
Sat 26/917:25
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops39h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 22/6£668
Thu 2/719:15
LCY
-
SJO
1 stop25h 50m
SWISS
Sun 5/714:40
SJO
-
LCY
2 stops19h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 18/6£668
Thu 1/1018:40
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1007:10
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£668
Thu 10/918:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Fri 25/915:50
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 00m
SWISS
Deal found 19/6£668
Fri 4/906:00
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
SWISS
Wed 4/1116:45
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop14h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 19/6£669
Wed 23/914:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop32h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1007:07
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£669
Sat 27/620:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/707:15
SJO
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LHR
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6£670

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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 22 June 2026.

Return from

£663

One-way from

£275

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£712

Good round-trip deal

£704 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 31/8-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • London to San José
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7/9
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 30m total
  • London to Central America
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LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Wed 26/8

06:50-19:31

2 stops18h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/9

22:55-10:00

2 stops29h 05m

£698

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

21:40-08:50

1 stop16h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/11

17:50-14:35

1 stop15h 45m

£701

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sun 1/11

21:40-00:40

1 stop32h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 15/11

17:50-14:35

1 stop15h 45m

£702

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Thu 2/7

07:45-19:31

1 stop17h 46m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 23/7

07:55-09:20

2 stops19h 25m

£705

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

12:05-19:38

1 stop36h 33m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 1/12

10:00-08:25

1 stop17h 25m

£705

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

10:25-19:31

1 stop15h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 26/10

09:30-06:20

1 stop15h 50m

£705

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Thu 29/10

08:00-19:02

1 stop16h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/11

10:00-06:20

1 stop15h 20m

£705

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 14/7

16:00-04:04

1 stop18h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 20/7

22:55-21:25

1 stop16h 30m

£705

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 10/9

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

19:25-17:55

1 stop15h 30m

£709
Fastest return journey

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 26/11

21:30-16:25

1 stop13h 55m

£761

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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 9 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 £509
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £484
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £448
KLM
KLM
From £474

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

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).

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 89 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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on 22 June 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 22 June 2026.
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
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,241 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,086 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,064 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

The premium economy seats were very comfortable and the attention and service by the flight attendants was superb.

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?

    Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson typically cost £46, while return flights cost around £53.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £215, however they can be found for as little as £206.

  • 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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