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$228+ Cheap flights from Central America to San Diego (SAN)

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Central America (0CA) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$366
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$228
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Central America to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/41:51 amGUA - SAN
3 stops22h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/109:53 amSAN - GUA
2 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/2411:15 amSJO - SAN
3 stops37h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/287:41 pmSAN - SJO
3 stops38h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$425
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:26 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/93:10 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops19h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$432
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/61:42 pmMGA - SAN
2 stops21h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/105:01 pmSAN - MGA
2 stops17h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 9/198:37 amSJO - SAN
1 stop24h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/307:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$472
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:46 amSJO - SAN
2 stops32h 05mAeromexico
Mon 10/2011:00 amSAN - SJO
2 stops23h 48mAeromexico
Deal found 1/21$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/26:05 amSJO - SAN
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/97:02 amSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$490
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3112:05 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/78:24 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$508
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 5/219:00 amGUA - SAN
1 stop9h 51mAvianca
Sun 5/2511:15 amSAN - GUA
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/26:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop15h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/87:35 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$536
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/610:00 amBZE - SAN
1 stop25h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/157:55 pmSAN - BZE
2 stops43h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/221:10 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 40mSouthwest
Sun 4/278:05 amSAN - SJO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$542

Find flights from Central America to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to San Diego 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 January 21, 2025.

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Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/4

1:51 am-10:18 pm

3 stops22h 27m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

9:53 am-4:41 am

2 stops16h 48m

$380

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/12

7:41 am-9:01 am

2 stops27h 20m

San Diego

Thu 3/13

6:15 am-5:38 am

2 stops22h 23m

$410

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/24

11:15 am-10:56 pm

3 stops37h 41m

San Diego

Fri 2/28

7:41 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops38h 39m

$425

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

12:26 pm-7:30 am

2 stops20h 04m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

3:10 pm-11:33 am

2 stops19h 23m

$432

ManaguaSan Diego

MGA - SAN

MGASAN

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 2/6

1:42 pm-8:58 am

2 stops21h 16m

San Diego

Mon 2/10

5:01 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$462

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

8:45 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 52m

San Diego

Sun 6/1

6:41 pm-10:11 am

1 stop14h 30m

$481

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-11:08 pm

1 stop18h 03m

San Diego

Wed 4/9

7:02 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$490

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$518

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-4:27 pm

1 stop11h 27m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

8:24 pm-4:50 am

1 stop7h 26m

$536

Belize CitySan Diego

BZE - SAN

BZESAN

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Thu 3/6

10:00 am-9:11 am

1 stop25h 11m

San Diego

Sat 3/15

7:55 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops43h 51m

$537

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

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Central America to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Central America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Central America to San Diego, 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 San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Central America?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Central America. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to San Diego are Frontier ($228), Spirit Airlines ($242), and American Airlines ($268).

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

    The most popular route from Central America to San Diego is San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Guatemala City La Aurora - San Diego or San Salvador El Salvador Intl - San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Central America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from Central America to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Central America to San Diego. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$193Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$354Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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