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$234+ Cheap flights from Central America to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Central America (0CA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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.

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From Central America to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Central America to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/291:43 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop11h 41mCopa Airlines
Tue 2/47:13 pmSFO - SAL
1 stop12h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/20$356
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:40 amSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAvianca
Tue 4/82:30 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$362
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:41 amSAL - SFO
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1311:53 pmSFO - SAL
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$376
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.
Sat 10/185:05 amSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Sat 10/2512:15 amSFO - SJO
1 stop12h 20mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$382
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/78:55 amGUA - SFO
1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/256:04 amSFO - GUA
1 stop13h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$383
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.
Wed 5/141:32 amGUA - SFO
1 stop11h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/2110:28 amSFO - GUA
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$416
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/103:05 pmSJO - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/2311:53 pmSFO - SJO
2 stops21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$421
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/306:00 amMGA - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAvianca
Sun 2/911:15 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/20$426
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.
Sat 2/1510:30 amGUA - SFO
1 stop13h 25mAvianca
Mon 2/241:20 pmSFO - GUA
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$429
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:10 amSAP - SFO
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/122:20 pmSFO - SAP
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$454
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/297:00 amMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/47:00 amSFO - MGA
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$457
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/184:55 amSAP - SFO
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Wed 2/261:20 pmSFO - SAP
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 1/21$457

Find flights from Central America to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to San Francisco 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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San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/25

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

2:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$362

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/9

7:41 am-3:17 pm

2 stops32h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

11:53 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$376

San SalvadorSan Francisco

SAL - SFO

SALSFO

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/4

1:42 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop11h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

7:13 pm-9:14 am

1 stop12h 01m

$380

Guatemala CitySan Francisco

GUA - SFO

GUASFO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/7

8:55 am-10:04 am

1 stop27h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:04 am-8:25 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$383

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

2:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$384

Guatemala CitySan Francisco

GUA - SFO

GUASFO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/14

1:32 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

1:22 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$416

San JoséSan Francisco

SJO - SFO

SJOSFO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

11:53 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$421

ManaguaSan Francisco

MGA - SFO

MGASFO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 2/15

7:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

11:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$426

Guatemala CitySan Francisco

GUA - SFO

GUASFO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/15

10:30 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

1:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$429

San Pedro SulaSan Francisco

SAP - SFO

SAPSFO

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 3/5

5:10 am-7:16 am

2 stops28h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

2:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$454

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

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Central America to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to San Francisco. 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco from Central America?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Central America, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $234. JetBlue flights start at $255 while deals on American Airlines start at $258 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $629 for a flight from Central America to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $230 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $310.

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Central America to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 8 airlines flying from Central America to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Central America to San Francisco. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$168Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$200Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$243Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$312Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$398Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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