£260+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
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 8 February 2026.

Mon 16/213:25
LHR
-
BZE
1 stop14h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 24/211:00
BZE
-
LHR
1 stop14h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2£470
Thu 7/522:05
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop34h 35m
Avianca
Mon 11/507:00
GUA
-
LHR
2 stops25h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 6/2£521
Mon 9/213:25
LHR
-
BZE
1 stop14h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 24/211:00
BZE
-
LHR
1 stop14h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/2£538
Sat 7/321:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop26h 00m
Avianca
Tue 17/309:30
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop23h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 6/2£576
Sat 14/321:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop21h 20m
Avianca
Sun 22/313:55
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 8/2£577
Mon 9/321:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop21h 20m
Avianca
Mon 23/313:55
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 5/2£580
Mon 4/522:05
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Sat 23/509:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 4/2£582
Thu 19/214:00
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£582
Thu 7/508:40
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops20h 20m
Air Canada
Thu 21/507:15
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops17h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/2£583
Mon 9/1118:40
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1108:35
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£583
Tue 17/1106:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops23h 15m
Air Canada
Sun 29/1108:35
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop20h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2£584
Sun 22/208:30
LGW
-
SJO
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:35
SJO
-
LGW
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£584

Find flights to Central America

Browse one-way and return flights deals to Central America on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 8 February 2026
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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 8 February 2026.

Return from

£582

One-way from

£260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£647

Good round-trip deal

£949 or less

Good one-way deal

£669 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 4/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • London to San José
6/3
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£49 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Central America.

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

22:05-13:00

1 stop21h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/5

07:00-15:35

2 stops25h 35m

£522

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

22:05-09:00

2 stops17h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 13/5

13:55-15:35

1 stop18h 40m

£590

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Thu 26/2

14:00-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-10:00

1 stop15h 25m

£591

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

21:40-14:00

1 stop21h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 23/3

09:45-14:35

1 stop23h 50m

£593

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-14:15

1 stop22h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 26/4

15:10-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

£594

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

08:40-17:35

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-21:45

2 stops19h 25m

£598

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Thu 7/5

19:15-14:05

1 stop25h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

19:20-18:40

2 stops16h 20m

£612

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 19/6

06:15-19:45

1 stop19h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 26/6

21:55-21:25

1 stop17h 30m

£616

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 19/3

07:30-21:48

2 stops20h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/4

06:15-07:40

1 stop18h 25m

£617

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

07:30-20:25

2 stops18h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 30/3

22:50-20:40

1 stop14h 50m

£617

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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 40 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 8 February 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 8 February 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.

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

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, 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 £73.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £294, 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 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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