Central America

$128+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Central America

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SAN — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Central America

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Round-trip from

$304
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$128
(FlightHub)
From San Diego to Central America
One-way flight from San Diego to Central America

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Central America
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This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:07 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/912:23 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$304
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:07 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2912:59 amGUA - SAN
2 stops24h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$316
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:15 amSAN - GUA
3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:13 pmGUA - SAN
2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$388
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Sat 4/128:14 amSAN - SAP
2 stops27h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/211:50 pmSAP - SAN
2 stops18h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$398
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:41 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/151:41 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$406
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:14 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/146:40 amSAL - SAN
2 stops35h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$437
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:00 amSAN - GUA
2 stops13h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/121:08 amGUA - SAN
2 stops12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$449
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:45 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/273:40 pmSAL - SAN
2 stops18h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$487
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:46 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/21:30 pmMGA - SAN
2 stops19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$488
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2511:15 amSAN - GUA
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Wed 5/289:00 amGUA - SAN
1 stop15h 41mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$496
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.
Sat 3/110:27 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$497
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:25 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop9h 25mAvianca
Sun 5/115:30 amSAL - SAN
2 stops13h 21mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$498

Find flights from San Diego to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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.

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San Diego

Fly to

Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:07 pm-11:21 am

2 stops14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/9

12:23 pm-7:19 am

2 stops19h 56m

$304

San DiegoGuatemala City

SAN - GUA

SANGUA

San Diego

Tue 4/1

8:07 pm-11:46 am

2 stops14h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 4/29

12:59 am-12:42 am

2 stops24h 43m

$316

San DiegoGuatemala City

SAN - GUA

SANGUA

San Diego

Thu 3/6

6:15 am-11:49 am

3 stops27h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 3/13

5:13 pm-9:49 am

2 stops17h 36m

$388

San DiegoSan Pedro Sula

SAN - SAP

SANSAP

San Diego

Sat 4/12

8:14 am-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 26m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Mon 4/21

1:50 pm-7:19 am

2 stops18h 29m

$398

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Mon 5/5

9:41 pm-10:24 am

1 stop11h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:41 pm-9:38 am

2 stops20h 57m

$406

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 3/9

8:14 pm-5:38 am

2 stops32h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/14

6:40 am-4:44 pm

2 stops35h 04m

$437

San DiegoGuatemala City

SAN - GUA

SANGUA

San Diego

Thu 3/6

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/12

1:08 am-12:08 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$449

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Tue 3/18

1:46 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 49m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 4/2

1:30 pm-7:41 am

2 stops19h 11m

$488

San DiegoGuatemala City

SAN - GUA

SANGUA

San Diego

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/28

9:00 am-11:41 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$496

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 5/5

7:25 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/11

5:30 am-5:51 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$498

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Central America

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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.

When flying from San Diego to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Central America from San Diego.

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

    $128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and American Airlines, with prices starting from $220 and $225, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Central America?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Central America (average of $398). Flying from San Diego 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 San Diego to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$280Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$434Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$487Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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