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$104+ Cheap flights from California to Central America

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LAX — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$110
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2811:04 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 6/45:16 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop4h 58mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 2/19$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:04 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/83:53 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:35 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 6/35:44 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/20$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:49 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/96:52 amSAL - LAX
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1011:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 5/2511:15 amSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/20$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/261:24 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/13:31 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/171:09 amONT - SJO
1 stop21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/13:31 pmSJO - ONT
1 stop8h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
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Tue 3/43:50 pmLAX - GUA
2 stops17h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1912:41 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop22h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
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Tue 5/1311:00 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops12h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2012:23 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops13h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1812:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:50 amGUA - LAX
1 stop16h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/212:37 amLAX - GUA
1 stop13h 09mVolaris
Sat 5/103:53 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop7h 49mVolaris
Deal found 2/18$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/246:00 amLAX - GUA
1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/52:40 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$293

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

11:04 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 6/4

5:16 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$168

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

11:04 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/8

3:53 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$204

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

12:40 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/21

5:44 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$212

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

11:49 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/9

6:52 am-9:34 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$224

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

3:50 pm-11:49 am

2 stops17h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/18

12:56 am-9:58 am

1 stop10h 02m

$230

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:49 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-10:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$230

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

1:24 pm-10:25 am

2 stops20h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

3:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

$233

OntarioSan José

ONT - SJO

ONTSJO

Ontario

Mon 3/17

1:09 am-11:11 pm

1 stop21h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/1

3:31 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$254

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

11:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

12:23 pm-12:25 am

2 stops13h 02m

$261

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

12:59 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/26

6:50 am-9:59 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$274

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to 0CA are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 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 February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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 47 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?

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris Costa Rica. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting from $112 and $121, 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.

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$41Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$109Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$116Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$124Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$129Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$144Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$161Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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