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£252+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Thu 28/522:05
LHR
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PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Avianca
Mon 8/605:30
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops28h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£463
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
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PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Avianca
Mon 8/605:30
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops28h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 13/4£463
Thu 4/622:05
LHR
-
PTY
2 stops33h 50m
Avianca
Sun 7/604:25
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop29h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 14/4£464
Wed 3/622:05
LHR
-
PTY
2 stops33h 50m
Avianca
Sun 7/615:50
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops41h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£483
Sun 31/522:05
LHR
-
PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Avianca
Thu 11/617:55
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop15h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£499
Fri 29/522:05
LHR
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PTY
2 stops18h 25m
Avianca
Fri 5/605:30
PTY
-
LHR
2 stops28h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 14/4£523
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
-
PTY
1 stop22h 10m
Avianca
Thu 18/610:10
PTY
-
LHR
1 stop23h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£524
Thu 4/622:05
LHR
-
GUA
1 stop21h 55m
Avianca
Thu 18/613:55
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 14/4£543
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
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GUA
1 stop21h 55m
Avianca
Thu 18/613:55
GUA
-
LHR
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 14/4£544
Mon 25/522:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Mon 8/609:25
SJO
-
LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£548
Sun 7/622:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop17h 45m
Avianca
Mon 8/616:35
SJO
-
LHR
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 13/4£553
Mon 1/622:05
LHR
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SJO
1 stop24h 20m
Avianca
Wed 10/609:25
SJO
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LHR
1 stop23h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 12/4£554

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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 17 April 2026.

Return from

£548

One-way from

£253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£663

Good round-trip deal

£747 or less

Good one-way deal

£583 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 25/5-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • London to San José
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • London to Central America
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

22:05-09:00

2 stops17h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 29/9

06:20-15:35

1 stop26h 15m

£571

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 16/5

22:05-14:15

1 stop22h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 23/5

17:55-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

£625

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

06:50-20:30

2 stops20h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/7

06:15-07:45

1 stop18h 30m

£662

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 3/6

20:15-16:20

1 stop27h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/6

18:25-16:40

1 stop15h 15m

£663

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

07:50-19:35

1 stop17h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 3/10

15:40-06:55

1 stop33h 15m

£663

LondonGuatemala City

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

06:50-20:30

2 stops20h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 1/7

22:50-21:20

1 stop15h 30m

£666

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

22:05-17:00

1 stop24h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/6

10:10-15:35

1 stop23h 25m

£666

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 23/6

18:35-14:05

1 stop26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

15:50-17:55

1 stop19h 05m

£671

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

06:50-19:31

2 stops18h 41m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 29/6

10:00-07:45

1 stop15h 45m

£677

LondonSan José

LCY - SJO

LCYSJO

London City

Wed 27/5

09:15-17:35

1 stop15h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/6

15:50-12:35

1 stop13h 45m

£678

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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 55 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 £497
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £482
KLM
KLM
From £416
Air Canada
Air Canada
From £445

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).

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 17 April 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 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,595 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
10,933 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
7,930 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
7,891 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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?

    David Enrique Malek is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to David Enrique Malek typically cost £59, while return flights cost around £52.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £210, however they can be found for as little as £201.

  • 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 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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