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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Central America from $120

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1:58 pm - 11:49 amSFO-GUA
20h 51m2 stops
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10:00 am - 10:45 pmGUA-SFO
13h 45m1 stop
$300
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 11:51 pmSFO-SJO
32h 25m2 stops
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1:58 am - 5:27 pmSJO-SFO
17h 29m2 stops
$326Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 11
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 11:35 pmSFO-SAL
21h 05m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:33 am - 11:39 pmSAL-SFO
16h 06m1 stop
$343Copa Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 28
Avianca Logo
2:20 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-GUA
7h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
10:00 am - 11:55 pmGUA-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
$366Avianca
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Copa Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 9:36 pmSFO-GUA
19h 06m2 stops
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5:39 am - 11:25 pmGUA-SFO
18h 46m2 stops
$369Copa Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 17
Avianca Logo
2:20 pm - 8:50 pmSFO-SAL
5h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
5:40 pm - 10:45 pmSAL-SFO
6h 05mnonstop
$373Avianca
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 2:22 pmSFO-SAL
15h 07m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:07 amSAL-SFO
20h 45m2 stops
$408American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 1:12 pmSFO-SAL
20h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:05 pmSAL-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
$410American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:32 amSFO-SAP
10h 33m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 11:57 pmSAP-SFO
12h 22m1 stop
$468United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 26
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8:45 am - 6:49 pmSFO-PTY
7h 04mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 8:29 pmPTY-SFO
7h 54mnonstop
$504United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Tue, Dec 9

JetBlue flights from San Francisco to Central America

Our best JetBlue deals on San Francisco to Central America flight tickets
JetBlue
Sep 10
SFO6:15 amSan Francisco
14h 50m
1 stop
SAP10:05 pmSan Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda
Sep 23
SAP11:45 pmSan Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda
26h 14m
1 stop
SFO12:59 amSan Francisco
$369
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JetBlue
Oct 21
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
12h 40m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 31
SJO1:01 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 23m
1 stop
SFO11:24 pmSan Francisco
$372
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JetBlue
Aug 31
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
23h 15m
1 stop
SJO11:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sep 6
SJO1:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
$383
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Central America

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Central America flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Oct 29
SFO2:26 pmSan Francisco
32h 25m
2 stops
SJO11:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 11
SJO1:58 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 29m
2 stops
SFO5:27 pmSan Francisco
$326
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Alaska Airlines
Oct 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
16h 51m
1 stop
SJO11:51 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Nov 3
SJO1:58 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
17h 29m
2 stops
SFO5:27 pmSan Francisco
$342
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 10
SFO11:12 amSan Francisco
18h 08m
1 stop
LIR6:20 amLiberia
Sep 23
LIR11:20 amLiberia
13h 39m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
$346
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 7, 2025.
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Return

Price

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

1:58 pm-11:49 am

2 stops20h 51m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 9/11

10:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$300

San FranciscoSan José

SFO - SJO

SFOSJO

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

2:26 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

1:58 am-5:27 pm

2 stops17h 29m

$326

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

1:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/28

8:33 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 06m

$343

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

2:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 10/21

10:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$366

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

1:30 am-9:36 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/17

5:39 am-11:25 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$369

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

2:20 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/7

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$373

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

10:15 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops15h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/12

3:22 pm-10:07 am

2 stops20h 45m

$408

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

3:51 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop20h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/5

12:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$410

San FranciscoSan Pedro Sula

SFO - SAP

SFOSAP

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

11:59 pm-11:32 am

1 stop10h 33m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Fri 9/26

12:35 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$468

San FranciscoPanama City

SFO - PTY

SFOPTY

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

8:45 am-6:49 pm

Nonstop7h 04m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/9

3:35 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop7h 54m

$504

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Central America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $500. If you don’t want to visit Central America in August, then you should wait until October to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $513.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Central America?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Central America is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Central America on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $711. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $768.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Central America?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Central America flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Central America at noon for as low as $486. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $743. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

Fly from San Francisco to San Salvador El Salvador Intl for the best San Francisco - 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 Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Central America for around $607 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 Francisco for as low as $554 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco 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 Francisco to Central America flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Central America.

Cheap San Francisco to Central America flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found

$120

Fastest flight time

5h 17m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Central America

8 airports
The best one-way flight to Central America from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $120. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Central America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $300.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Central America takes 5h 17m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Central America every day.
There are 8 airports near Central America: Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA), San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda (SAP), Liberia (LIR), Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA), San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson (BZE), San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL)
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    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Central America are updated daily.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Central America.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Central America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Central America

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Volaris El SalvadorPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
7.4
26 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,231 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $186Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,915 reviews
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VolarisPriceFrom $221Free CancellationRating
6.6
1,163 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,500 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,917 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $347Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $354Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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AviancaPriceFrom $360Free CancellationRating
6.7
2,394 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $387Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,985 reviews
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