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Cheap flights to Central America from £235

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

Flights to Central America in 2024

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£640

Return from

£515

One-way from

£235
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From London to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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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 20 May 2024
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Cheap flights to Central America in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Central America in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£515
Tue 18/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£528
Sun 16/620:40LGW - GUA
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/620:15GUA - LGW
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£541
Thu 20/612:45LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 42mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£542
Sun 16/620:40LGW - GUA
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/620:15GUA - LGW
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£542
Fri 28/609:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/708:15SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£546
Wed 19/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/5£551
Wed 5/606:30LHR - SJO
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£554
Wed 12/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/5£558

Central America 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Central America in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data were last updated on 20 May 2024.
Wed 5/609:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£515
Tue 18/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£528
Sun 16/620:40LGW - GUA
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/620:15GUA - LGW
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£541
Thu 20/612:45LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 42mAir France
Tue 9/719:00SJO - LHR
1 stop14h 35mAir France
Deal found 19/5£542
Sun 16/620:40LGW - GUA
2 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/620:15GUA - LGW
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£542
Fri 28/609:30LHR - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/708:15SJO - LHR
1 stop15h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£546
Mon 23/907:25LHR - SJO
1 stop20h 19mJetBlue
Sun 20/1021:44SJO - LHR
1 stop16h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 19/5£549
Thu 10/1012:05LHR - SJO
1 stop15h 45mAir Canada
Thu 17/1008:15SJO - LHR
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£550
Wed 19/606:15LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 40mAir France
Sun 23/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop30h 00mAir France
Deal found 19/5£551

Flights to Central America departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Central America, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Tue 28/508:30LHR - SJO
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Wed 12/609:45SJO - LHR
1 stop13h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£586
Thu 30/508:00LHR - GUA
1 stop20h 44mLufthansa
Sun 23/622:55GUA - LHR
1 stop24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/5£588
Thu 30/508:00LHR - GUA
2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/601:30GUA - LHR
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/5£590
Wed 29/509:30LHR - SJO
1 stop17h 30mAir Canada
Fri 7/609:45SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5£603
Tue 28/518:45LGW - SJO
1 stop25h 25mSWISS
Wed 12/614:40SJO - LGW
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£606
Tue 28/518:40LHR - SJO
1 stop25h 30mSWISS
Wed 12/614:40SJO - LHR
1 stop20h 15mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£608
Thu 30/516:40LHR - GUA
2 stops33h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/601:30GUA - LHR
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/5£610
Wed 29/509:00LHR - SJO
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Tue 4/619:00SJO - LHR
1 stop19h 25mAir France
Deal found 19/5£612
Thu 30/509:30LHR - SJO
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/614:40SJO - LHR
3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£612

One-way flights to Central America

Explore one-way flight options to Central America for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.
Mon 3/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£235
Thu 6/610:00LGW - SJO
1 stop21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£237
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£246
Thu 6/614:00LGW - SJO
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£249
Fri 31/514:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£250
Mon 3/614:00LGW - SJO
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£251
Thu 6/614:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£253
Mon 3/610:00LGW - SJO
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£254
Thu 6/614:00LGW - GUA
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£254

Direct flights to Central America

Sat 9/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 23/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£604
Sat 9/1111:05LGW - SJO
Nonstop11h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 16/1118:40SJO - LGW
Nonstop10h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/5£614

Find flights to Central America within your budget

Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 835,519 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2024.

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Budget

£515 - £604

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Price

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop16h 35m

£515

London GatwickGuatemala City La Aurora

LGW - GUA

LGWGUA

London Gatwick

Sun 16/6

2 stops34h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 23/6

3 stops27h 45m

£541

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Fri 28/6

1 stop16h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/7

1 stop15h 15m

£546

London HeathrowSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Mon 23/9

1 stop20h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 20/10

1 stop16h 01m

£549

London HeathrowGuatemala City La Aurora

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Sat 21/9

1 stop26h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/10

1 stop17h 09m

£571

London HeathrowGuatemala City La Aurora

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Fri 13/9

2 stops21h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 22/9

2 stops16h 40m

£581

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Tue 4/6

1 stop25h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/7

2 stops20h 15m

£584

London HeathrowGuatemala City La Aurora

LHR - GUA

LHRGUA

London Heathrow

Wed 12/6

1 stop14h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/7

1 stop21h 55m

£588

London GatwickSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Sat 9/11

Nonstop11h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/11

Nonstop10h 15m

£604

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Average price of flights to Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Central America is currently £248 while a return flight costs £564. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Central America (average of £779). Flying to Central America in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,043). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£613

February

£640

March

£701

April

£618

May

£622

June

£693

July

£821

August

£711

September

£619

October

£622

November

£635

December

£734

Temperature and rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Central America. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Central America may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 20 May 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,558 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

SWISS
7.8
Good
1,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Finnair
7.8
Good
1,373 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,525 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
10,635 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

According to our users, the most popular flight destination in Central America is Costa Rica, followed by Panama, Guatemala, Belize and Nicaragua.

  • 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, TUI Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

    Guatemala City La Aurora Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Guatemala City La Aurora Airport typically cost £33, while return flights cost around £58.

  • How much is a return flight to Central America?

    A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £242, however they can be found for as little as £138.

  • 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 45 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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