Central America

$161+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Central America

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SFO — SJO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$469

Good round-trip deal

$475 or less

Good one-way deal

$230 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Central America
One-way flight from San Francisco to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/61:37 amSFO - SAL
1 stop10h 04mCopa Airlines
Thu 5/158:30 amSAL - SFO
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/15$360
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 6/112:05 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 25mAvianca
Thu 6/55:40 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/14$372
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/51:37 amSFO - MGA
1 stop10h 29mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/15$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/611:53 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/131:55 pmMGA - SFO
2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/52:20 pmSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/121:40 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$400
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Mon 5/512:05 amSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Wed 5/147:10 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/15$404
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/412:05 amSFO - SAP
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Wed 5/289:25 amSAP - SFO
1 stop14h 20mAvianca
Deal found 4/13$408
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/281:22 pmSFO - GUA
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/31:32 amGUA - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$418
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/202:30 amSFO - GUA
2 stops14h 55mAvianca
Wed 5/289:45 pmGUA - SFO
2 stops15h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/13$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/129:59 pmSFO - SAP
1 stop11h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/191:50 pmSAP - SFO
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 4/2811:59 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/36:00 amSAL - SFO
1 stop15h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/179:59 pmSFO - MGA
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/244:50 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:37 am-12:41 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/15

8:30 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$360

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

12:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$372

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

1:37 am-1:06 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$384

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

11:53 pm-11:21 am

1 stop10h 28m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 5/13

1:55 pm-9:35 am

2 stops20h 40m

$399

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

2:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/12

1:40 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop29h 43m

$400

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:05 am-8:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 5/14

7:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$404

San FranciscoSan Pedro Sula

SFO - SAP

SFOSAP

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:05 am-8:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 5/28

9:25 am-10:45 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$408

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

1:22 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 6/3

1:32 am-9:59 am

1 stop9h 27m

$418

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

2:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/26

9:45 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$419

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

12:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/19

12:59 am-10:33 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$430

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 April 15, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Central America from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Central America flight route?

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

    $161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $162 and $179, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Central America is $617. On average you can expect to pay $1,030. The most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $334.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Central America.

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$136Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$248Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$267Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$299Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$314Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$324Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$368Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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