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$140+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Central America

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Central America

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$140
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$518

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 8/1510:50 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 39mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/13:47 pmSAL - OAK
Nonstop5h 49mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/27$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/210:10 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/103:31 pmSJO - OAK
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/306:29 pmOAK - GUA
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/47:53 amGUA - OAK
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$297
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/410:50 pmOAK - GUA
1 stop7h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 5/121:59 pmGUA - OAK
1 stop8h 00mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/27$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/711:51 amOAK - GUA
2 stops22h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1412:33 pmGUA - OAK
2 stops23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$339
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:29 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:23 pmSJO - OAK
3 stops25h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:50 pmOAK - SAL
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/126:40 amSAL - OAK
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$378
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/410:50 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop10h 24mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 5/1911:15 amSJO - OAK
1 stop10h 44mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/26$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:46 amOAK - SAP
3 stops28h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/121:50 pmSAP - OAK
2 stops22h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$393
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/127:55 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops26h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/201:06 amSJO - OAK
2 stops19h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$455
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/57:55 pmOAK - GUA
2 stops26h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/121:33 amGUA - OAK
2 stops32h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:10 pmOAK - GUA
1 stop15h 36mVolaris
Sat 6/73:53 pmGUA - OAK
2 stops21h 07mVolaris
Deal found 3/26$537

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Fri 8/15

10:50 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop5h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/1

3:47 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

$282

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 6/2

10:10 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

3:31 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$282

OaklandGuatemala City

OAK - GUA

OAKGUA

Oakland

Wed 4/30

6:29 pm-11:34 am

2 stops16h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/4

7:53 am-8:24 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$297

OaklandGuatemala City

OAK - GUA

OAKGUA

Oakland

Sun 5/4

10:50 pm-7:41 am

1 stop7h 51m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/12

1:59 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$305

OaklandGuatemala City

OAK - GUA

OAKGUA

Oakland

Wed 5/7

11:51 am-11:33 am

2 stops22h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/14

12:33 pm-10:56 am

2 stops23h 23m

$339

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 4/23

6:29 pm-10:24 am

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:23 pm-12:54 pm

3 stops25h 31m

$369

OaklandSan Salvador

OAK - SAL

OAKSAL

Oakland

Mon 5/5

10:50 pm-5:05 am

Nonstop5h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/12

6:40 am-10:25 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$378

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 5/4

10:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop10h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

11:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$380

OaklandSan Pedro Sula

OAK - SAP

OAKSAP

Oakland

Mon 5/5

7:46 am-1:00 pm

3 stops28h 14m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 5/12

1:50 pm-10:56 am

2 stops22h 06m

$393

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 5/12

7:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops26h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:06 am-7:14 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$455

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Central America

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 March 28, 2025.

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,701 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,170 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Central America?

    If you book a flight to Central America from Oakland, you will be flying from Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Oakland.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Volaris El Salvador, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $140. Spirit Airlines flights start at $142 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $273 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Central America?

    While some choose either Oakland - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Oakland - Guatemala City La Aurora, Oakland - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from Oakland, California to Central America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, 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 5 airlines flying from Oakland to Central America

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$217Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$223Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$343Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$468Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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