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$112+ Cheap flights from California to Central America

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LAX — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Central America (0CA). 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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$203
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$112
(Avianca)

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Central America. 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 1/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:07 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 3/195:16 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 21mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$196
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.
Sat 3/110:07 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/191:44 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$219
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.
Sat 9/2712:47 amLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 10/116:44 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 12mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/20$236
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/251:55 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Sun 3/27:10 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$265
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:07 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 13mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 3/55:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$267
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/412:03 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/113:32 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$270
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:55 amLAX - GUA
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/121:40 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$275
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2211:30 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops34h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/1011:24 amSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$277
This CheapTickets 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2611:47 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/36:50 amSAL - LAX
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$277
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:25 pmONT - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 5/295:35 pmSAL - ONT
Nonstop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$301
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:25 amLAX - GUA
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1112:45 amGUA - LAX
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$304
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:48 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/91:33 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$306

Find flights from California to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Central America 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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Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

10:07 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/19

5:16 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$196

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

10:44 pm-4:21 am

Nonstop4h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/23

1:44 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$216

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

11:47 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop5h 33m

$243

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

1:55 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/4

8:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$265

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

10:07 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop23h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

5:30 am-8:37 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$267

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

12:03 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop22h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/11

3:32 pm-6:32 am

1 stop17h 00m

$270

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

8:20 am-11:14 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/3

2:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$275

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

11:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/10

11:24 am-7:03 am

2 stops20h 39m

$277

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

11:47 pm-6:36 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/3

6:50 am-8:37 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$277

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

11:39 am-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/14

7:00 am-10:11 pm

1 stop17h 11m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from California to Central America

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Travel insights for flights from California to Central America

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from California to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 California to Central America. 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 California to Central America as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Central America. 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 USCA to 0CA are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from California to Central America was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $112 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Volaris Costa Rica, with prices starting from $115 and $119, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Central America 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 California to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from California to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 California to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Central America. 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$42Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$106Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$107Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$108Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$125Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$130Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$144Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$160Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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