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— SJO
16 Mar — 23 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 14 February 2026.

Mon 19/1022:05
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop22h 10m
Avianca
Fri 23/1010:10
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop23h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 12/2£566
Mon 15/622:05
LHR
-
PTY
2 stops33h 50m
Avianca
Thu 25/610:10
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop23h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 10/2£575
Sat 14/321:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop26h 00m
Avianca
Sun 22/313:55
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 14/2£577
Wed 18/221:40
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop26h 00m
Avianca
Thu 12/305:10
GUA
-
LHR
2 stops27h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 12/2£580
Tue 24/221:40
LHR
-
GUA
2 stops26h 55m
Avianca
Tue 10/309:55
GUA
-
LHR
2 stops22h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 12/2£580
Mon 16/321:40
LHR
-
GUA
2 stops26h 10m
Avianca
Mon 30/306:20
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop26h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 12/2£584
Thu 12/307:50
LGW
-
PTY
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/321:30
PTY
-
LGW
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£585
Fri 20/211:10
LHR
-
SJO
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:40
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£589
Mon 7/922:05
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop25h 55m
Avianca
Mon 21/906:20
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop26h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 13/2£589
Tue 24/206:20
LTN
-
SJO
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/318:15
SJO
-
LTN
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£591
Fri 27/209:00
LHR
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 6/308:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/2£591
Thu 18/618:35
LGW
-
SJO
1 stop26h 30m
SWISS
Sun 28/614:40
SJO
-
LGW
2 stops20h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 12/2£591

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Central America on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 14 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 14 February 2026.

Return from

£589

One-way from

£252

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£658

Good round-trip deal

£948 or less

Good one-way deal

£668 or less
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 1/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • London to San José
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  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • London to Central America
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

22:05-01:55

2 stops33h 50m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 25/6

10:10-15:35

1 stop23h 25m

£575

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 5/3

21:40-18:35

2 stops26h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 19/3

09:55-14:35

2 stops22h 40m

£580

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Tue 24/2

06:20-16:35

1 stop16h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

18:15-20:20

1 stop20h 05m

£591

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

20:55-16:20

1 stop26h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/6

19:05-21:25

1 stop19h 20m

£593

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 22/4

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£595

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Mon 20/4

22:05-17:00

1 stop24h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 26/4

17:55-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

£595

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-17:50

2 stops20h 10m

£596

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:05-17:35

1 stop28h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

14:40-16:25

2 stops18h 45m

£597

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Tue 12/5

22:05-14:15

1 stop22h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 17/5

15:10-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

£605

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

06:55-17:35

2 stops17h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

19:20-07:55

2 stops29h 35m

£606

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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 46 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, Lufthansa and Air Canada.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From £495
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £479
KLM
KLM
From £442
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £458

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 14 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 14 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,291 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,717 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,784 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

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 £73.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £371, 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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