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Cheap flights from San Diego to Central America from $153

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Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 12:43 pm
SAN
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SAL
14h 25m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 6:14 pm
SAL
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SAN
10h 39m
1 stop
$281Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 12:41 pm
SAN
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SAL
14h 23m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:57 am - 6:30 pm
SAL
-
SAN
14h 33m
1 stop
$287Copa Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 11:00 am
SAN
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SAL
27h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:02 pm - 8:04 pm
SAL
-
SAN
30h 02m
2 stops
$300Frontier
Sun, Apr 5 - Mon, Apr 13
Frontier Logo
9:56 pm - 11:00 am
SAN
-
SAL
12h 04m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
3:02 pm - 11:44 pm
SAL
-
SAN
9h 42m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 13
Copa Airlines Logo
9:18 pm - 10:10 pm
SAN
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SAL
23h 52m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 6:14 pm
SAL
-
SAN
14h 12m
1 stop
$306Copa Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 7:15 am
SAN
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SJO
11h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:38 pm
SJO
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SAN
10h 53m
1 stop
$350United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 1:08 pm
SAN
-
SJO
13h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:09 pm
SJO
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SAN
14h 39m
2 stops
$355American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
12:17 pm - 1:22 pm
SAN
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SJO
24h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:15 am
SJO
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SAN
19h 07m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:12 pm - 6:20 am
SAN
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LIR
32h 08m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 8:55 am
LIR
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SAN
46h 35m
2 stops
$386Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
United Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 9:05 pm
SAN
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MGA
9h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 11:03 am
MGA
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SAN
22h 43m
1 stop
$513United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Central America

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Central America flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 23
SAN10:23 amSan Diego
8h 14m
1 stop
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 27
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 53m
1 stop
SAN6:38 pmSan Diego
$350
United Airlines
Apr 8
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
12h 17m
2 stops
SJO7:37 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 15
SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 10m
1 stop
SAN6:05 pmSan Diego
$364
United Airlines
May 9
SAN6:26 pmSan Diego
11h 49m
1 stop
SJO7:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 16
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 48m
1 stop
SAN6:33 pmSan Diego
$368

Southwest flights from San Diego to Central America

Our best Southwest deals on San Diego to Central America flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 7
SAN10:10 pmSan Diego
13h 00m
1 stop
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Apr 14
SJO1:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
$376
Southwest
May 19
SAN10:10 pmSan Diego
13h 00m
1 stop
SJO12:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
May 28
SJO1:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 15m
2 stops
SAN7:25 amSan Diego
$410
Southwest
Apr 28
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego
13h 35m
2 stops
LIR1:15 pmLiberia
May 6
LIR2:10 pmLiberia
8h 50m
1 stop
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
$442

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Wed 3/18

9:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/25

8:35 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$281

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Mon 4/20

9:18 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop14h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/26

4:57 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 33m

$287

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 4/5

6:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop27h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/13

3:02 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$300

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Sun 4/12

9:56 pm-11:00 am

2 stops12h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 4/13

3:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$301

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

Fri 3/13

9:18 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/16

5:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 12m

$306

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Thu 4/23

6:22 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/27

8:45 am-6:38 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$350

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

10:40 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops13h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-8:09 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$355

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

Tue 4/28

12:17 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop24h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

2:08 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 07m

$359

San DiegoLiberia

SAN - LIR

SANLIR

San Diego

Wed 4/29

9:12 pm-6:20 am

2 stops32h 08m

Liberia

Fri 5/8

11:20 am-8:55 am

2 stops46h 35m

$386

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:23 am-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-11:03 am

1 stop22h 43m

$513

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Central America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Central America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $311. If you don’t want to visit Central America in October, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $383.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Central America flight route?

Fly from San Diego to Panama City Tocumen Intl for the best San Diego - Central America flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Central America?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Central America from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Central America for around $484 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Central America from San Diego for as low as $442 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Central America flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Central America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Central America flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Central America flight.

Cheap San Diego to Central America flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Diego to Central America

Best Price Found

$236

Fastest flight time

6h 02m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat

Airports in Central America

103 airports
The best one-way flight to Central America from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $236. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Central America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $398.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Central America takes 6h 02m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Central America on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There are 103 airports in Central America. From San Diego there are direct flights to Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Central America?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Central America were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Central America?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Central America.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Central America?

    The required travel and health documents for your Central America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Central America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Diego to Central America?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Central America

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,555 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $234Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,236 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,341 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $327Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,339 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $431Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,298 reviews
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