Central America

$151+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Central America

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SAN — SJO
abr. 22 — abr. 291
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated abril 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$151
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$510

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$220 or less
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From San Diego to Central America
One-way flight from San Diego to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($209 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/219:03 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop15h 51mCopa Airlines
dom. 9/285:52 amSJO - SAN
1 stop12h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$350
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 5/138:08 amSAN - SJO
2 stops25h 19mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/2011:32 amSJO - SAN
3 stops44h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$362
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/259:06 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 36mCopa Airlines
vie. 7/48:30 amSAL - SAN
1 stop10h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/49:40 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 08mDelta
vie. 9/121:18 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/16$382
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mar. 5/66:15 amSAN - SJO
3 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/1312:28 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
jue. 9/410:45 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops13h 10mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/1211:35 amSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$386
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/179:03 pmSAN - GUA
1 stop10h 49mCopa Airlines
lun. 9/224:21 amGUA - SAN
1 stop14h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$387
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/28:58 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
mié. 7/91:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
vie. 9/57:10 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/83:15 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
dom. 5/115:44 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/167:55 amSJO - SAN
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$409
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 5/276:32 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops28h 14mAlaska Airlines
lun. 6/21:06 amSJO - SAN
2 stops17h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
mar. 9/98:21 amSAN - LIR
2 stops20h 59mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/1711:20 amLIR - SAN
2 stops22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$426

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 5/13

8:08 am-10:27 am

2 stops25h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/20

11:32 am-7:13 am

3 stops44h 41m

$362

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

mié. 6/25

9:06 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 7/4

8:30 am-5:44 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$379

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 5/6

6:15 am-1:27 pm

3 stops30h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 5/13

12:28 pm-7:13 am

2 stops19h 45m

$384

San DiegoGuatemala City

SAN - GUA

SANGUA

San Diego

mié. 9/17

9:03 pm-8:52 am

1 stop10h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 9/22

4:21 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$387

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

mié. 7/2

8:58 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 22m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

mié. 7/9

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$389

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

vie. 9/5

9:40 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

lun. 9/8

2:14 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$403

San DiegoPanama City

SAN - PTY

SANPTY

San Diego

mié. 8/20

6:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

lun. 8/25

3:20 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$408

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

dom. 5/11

5:44 pm-12:26 pm

1 stop17h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 5/16

7:55 am-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$409

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 5/27

7:29 am-10:17 pm

1 stop13h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 6/3

11:59 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$412

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mar. 5/27

6:32 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops28h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 6/2

1:06 am-5:52 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$424

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Central America

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 abril 17, 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 abril 17, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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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?

    $151 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $169 and $175, 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.

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    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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Central America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$235Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$280Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$444Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$492Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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