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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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
15 Feb — 22 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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£566

One-way from

£256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£656

Good round-trip deal

£969 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/3-25/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • London to San José
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • London to Central America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sat 21/221:40
LHR
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GUA
1 stop26h 00m
Avianca
Fri 6/313:55
GUA
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LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 14/1£555
Mon 9/321:40
LHR
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GUA
2 stops26h 55m
Avianca
Wed 25/309:30
GUA
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LHR
1 stop23h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 14/1£556
Fri 13/212:00
LHR
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GUA
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/212:15
GUA
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LHR
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£559
Sat 7/321:40
LHR
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GUA
1 stop21h 20m
Avianca
Fri 20/313:55
GUA
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LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 15/1£560
Tue 20/109:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/108:35
SJO
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LHR
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£563
Sun 1/206:50
LHR
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SJO
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 14/208:50
SJO
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LHR
2 stops29h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/1£565
Fri 23/106:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/108:35
SJO
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LHR
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£565
Thu 29/109:00
LHR
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SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 12/208:35
SJO
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LHR
2 stops42h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1£566
Thu 9/422:05
LHR
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GUA
1 stop24h 35m
Avianca
Thu 23/409:40
GUA
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LHR
1 stop22h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 15/1£566
Sat 5/922:05
LHR
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GUA
1 stop24h 35m
Avianca
Sat 19/909:40
GUA
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LHR
1 stop22h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 14/1£567
Mon 2/213:45
LHR
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SJO
2 stops39h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 19/208:35
SJO
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LHR
2 stops30h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1£568
Tue 3/318:40
LHR
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SJO
1 stop25h 25m
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Tue 17/307:35
SJO
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LHR
1 stop16h 55m
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Deal found 15/1£568

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonPanama City

LCY - PTY

LCYPTY

London City

Sat 6/6

08:25-16:50

1 stop14h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 28/6

18:50-18:30

1 stop17h 40m

£579

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:40-17:40

1 stop26h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 15/3

13:55-14:35

1 stop18h 40m

£579

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

21:40-18:35

2 stops26h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/3

09:30-14:35

1 stop23h 05m

£580

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Sun 22/3

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/4

20:25-16:25

1 stop14h 00m

£582

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

06:00-00:05

2 stops24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:50-07:10

1 stop17h 20m

£585

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

£588

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:50-07:10

1 stop17h 20m

£595

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sun 1/3

06:50-23:15

2 stops22h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:50-07:10

1 stop17h 20m

£595

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 15/4

20:25-16:25

1 stop14h 00m

£596

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:40-18:55

2 stops26h 15m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 21/3

09:45-14:35

1 stop23h 50m

£596

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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 19 hours 42 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 £503
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £487
KLM
KLM
From £449
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £466

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 16 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 16 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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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
1,440 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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
9,164 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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
10,625 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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
7,718 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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
7,680 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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 £74.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £298, however they can be found for as little as £131.

  • 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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