What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Central America . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Guatemala City La Aurora typically cost £55, while return flights cost around £71.

How much is a return flight to Central America?

A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £504, however they can be found for as little as £108.

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).

£586+ Flights to Central America

Flights to Central America in 2025

Return from	£604
One-way from	£303
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£692

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Tue 23/918:40LHR - LIR

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Wed 15/1016:35LIR - LHR

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Deal found 16/1£577

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Deal found 17/1£588

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Deal found 16/1£592

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Deal found 16/1£605

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1 stop18h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 16/1£606

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1 stop13h 46mKLM

Deal found 16/1£607

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1 stop15h 40mAvianca

Deal found 16/1£611

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1 stop15h 52mLufthansa

Mon 10/216:40PTY - LHR

1 stop33h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 17/1£612

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Deal found 17/1£588

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1 stop13h 55mAir Europa

Deal found 16/1£592

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Deal found 17/1£601

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Deal found 16/1£604

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1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

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1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines

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2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop25h 50mSWISS

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2 stops19h 45mSWISS

Deal found 16/1£739

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Deal found 16/1£618

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1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/1£641

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Deal found 16/1£303

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Deal found 16/1£332

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Deal found 17/1£468

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1 stop28h 20mKLM

Deal found 16/1£477

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Deal found 16/1£483

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London Heathrow

Wed 29/1

06:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/3

14:20-10:35

1 stop15h 15m

£588

LondonPanama City

LGW - PTY

LGWPTY

London Gatwick

Mon 3/3

10:00-19:45

1 stop14h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 4/3

21:30-16:25

1 stop13h 55m

£592

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 8/3

14:05-16:25

1 stop31h 20m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 22/3

14:20-11:40

1 stop16h 20m

£601

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Sat 8/3

15:00-21:25

1 stop36h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

06:15-20:35

2 stops32h 20m

£604

LondonSan José

LGW - SJO

LGWSJO

London Gatwick

Fri 7/2

14:00-18:55

2 stops34h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/2

12:25-10:00

1 stop15h 35m

£605

LondonLiberia

LHR - LIR

LHRLIR

London Heathrow

Wed 5/2

16:10-12:42

1 stop26h 32m

Liberia

Wed 19/2

15:54-11:40

1 stop13h 46m

£607

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

06:50-11:42

2 stops34h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/3

07:55-07:10

2 stops17h 15m

£610

LondonSan José

LHR - SJO

LHRSJO

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

21:40-16:00

1 stop24h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/2

16:55-14:35

1 stop15h 40m

£611

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Fri 31/1

13:35-05:12

2 stops20h 37m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 10/2

16:40-07:30

1 stop33h 50m

£612

LondonPanama City

LHR - PTY

LHRPTY

London Heathrow

Sat 1/2

08:55-05:12

2 stops25h 17m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 11/2

08:55-09:10

2 stops19h 15m

£614

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Best time to book a flight to Central America

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Travel insights for flights to Central America

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How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from London to Central America takes 22 hours 21 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?

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 mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 KLM.

United Airlines

From £691

Lufthansa

From £643

KLM

From £675

Air Canada

From £543

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Central America are TUI Airways, Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Central America 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,339 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Transat

7.8

Good

381 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,285 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,598 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Guatemala City La Aurora typically cost £55, while return flights cost around £71.
How much is a return flight to Central America?
A return flight to Central America will typically cost around £504, however they can be found for as little as £108.
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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Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

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Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have stopovers?

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