£226+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Central America in 2025

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 24 October 2025.

Return from

£526

One-way from

£226

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£624

Good round-trip deal

£692 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/2-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 44m total
  • London to San José
5/12
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 42m total
  • London to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Central America.

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Mon 24/1117:25LHR - SJO
2 stops50h 40mSWISS
Mon 16/220:10SJO - LHR
2 stops15h 40mSWISS
Deal found 22/10£529
Mon 1/1218:00LHR - SJO
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1220:10SJO - LHR
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£530
Wed 12/1120:05LTN - SJO
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:50SJO - LTN
3 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£533
Thu 13/1111:10LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Thu 20/1108:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 22/10£533
Thu 4/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£533
Sat 6/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£534
Tue 25/1119:10LCY - SJO
1 stop24h 55mSWISS
Wed 18/215:50SJO - LCY
2 stops19h 15mSWISS
Deal found 22/10£535
Sun 23/1106:50LHR - SJO
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Tue 17/208:35SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 22/10£536
Fri 21/1118:00LHR - SJO
1 stop34h 55mAir Canada
Fri 5/1208:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 22/10£537
Mon 24/1111:10LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 45mAir Canada
Tue 30/1208:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 23/10£541
Sat 22/1118:00LHR - SJO
1 stop34h 55mAir Canada
Thu 4/1208:35SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 23/10£541
Sat 6/1214:00LGW - SJO
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:39SJO - LGW
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£542

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSan José

LTN - SJO

LTNSJO

London Luton

Wed 12/11

20:05-22:55

3 stops32h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/11

08:50-13:25

3 stops22h 35m

£533

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

10:00-23:00

1 stop19h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 21/1

23:59-21:20

1 stop15h 21m

£581

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 25/12

10:00-15:35

1 stop35h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 20/1

07:00-07:30

1 stop18h 30m

£581

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 24/12

10:00-19:39

1 stop15h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 18/1

02:10-10:15

1 stop26h 05m

£581

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Fri 26/12

12:05-19:39

1 stop37h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 14/1

02:10-07:30

1 stop23h 20m

£581

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 24/12

10:00-19:39

1 stop15h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 21/1

05:00-10:15

1 stop23h 15m

£581

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Thu 25/12

10:00-12:26

1 stop32h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 18/1

02:10-07:30

1 stop23h 20m

£581

LondonSan José

STN - SJO

STNSJO

London Stansted

Sun 8/2

07:40-09:35

3 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/2

22:00-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

£583

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

18:00-22:55

1 stop34h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/12

08:35-06:30

1 stop15h 55m

£594

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 23/3

21:30-16:25

1 stop13h 55m

£602

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/10

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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 KLM, Air Canada and TUI Airways.

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 24 October 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 24 October 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

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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, KLM 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 £50.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £239, however they can be found for as little as £140.

  • 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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