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$159+ Cheap flights from Central America to California

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SJO — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Central America (0CA) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$198
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One-way from

$159
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:16 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 9/2110:44 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 44mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$192
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:44 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2010:44 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$224
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/275:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2712:40 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$229
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:44 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 33mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 3/1811:49 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/21$249
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Wed 4/303:45 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Sat 5/312:30 amLAX - GUA
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$272
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/266:50 amSAL - LAX
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/411:47 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$274
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:51 amSJO - LAX
1 stop14h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 9/1812:47 amLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/20$281
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 49mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 10/1210:44 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 33mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:45 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/1911:15 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/171:40 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/316:45 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop15h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$295
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Thu 5/85:35 pmSAL - ONT
Nonstop5h 20mAvianca
Tue 6/311:25 pmONT - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$302
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1212:26 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops19h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/185:45 amLAX - SJO
2 stops28h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$311

Find flights from Central America to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/22

5:16 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

10:44 pm-4:21 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$192

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/22

3:49 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

10:44 pm-4:21 am

Nonstop4h 37m

$226

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/7

6:44 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

11:49 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$249

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/30

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

12:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$272

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/4

3:32 pm-6:32 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

11:47 pm-10:17 am

1 stop8h 30m

$273

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/26

6:50 am-8:37 pm

1 stop15h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

11:47 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$274

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

1:57 am-3:23 pm

2 stops15h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

1:10 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops21h 11m

$280

San JoséLos Angeles

SJO - LAX

SJOLAX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/13

2:39 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop7h 58m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

11:04 pm-12:03 am

1 stop23h 59m

$287

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/1

1:33 am-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

5:48 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$291

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/17

1:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

6:45 pm-11:26 am

1 stop15h 41m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to California

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Central America to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to California (average of $246). Flying from Central America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Central America to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Central America to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from 0CA to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Central America to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Central America to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Central America to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to California are Volaris Costa Rica ($159), Volaris El Salvador ($160), and Volaris ($162).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Central America to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Central America to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Central America to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Central America to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Central America to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Central America to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to California (average of $246). Flying from Central America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Central America to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Central America to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$17Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$101Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$107Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$112Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$114Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$116Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$158Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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