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$121+ Cheap flights from Central America to California

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$208
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$121
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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Cheapest flights from Central America to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:40 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 8/2612:24 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/31$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/1110:00 amGUA - ONT
1 stop12h 55mAvianca
Thu 9/1811:25 pmONT - GUA
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop4h 58mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 8/3110:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/31$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1712:34 amGUA - LAX
2 stops24h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/259:44 amLAX - GUA
1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1712:34 amGUA - LAX
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/3110:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/108:30 amGUA - ONT
2 stops28h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/174:45 pmONT - GUA
2 stops23h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/315:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/811:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$237
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/37:30 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Sat 10/1111:50 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:45 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops19h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/2910:37 pmLAX - SAL
2 stops13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/242:30 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/35:31 amLAX - GUA
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/296:40 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Fri 9/51:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/31$256
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Tue 8/2612:18 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/411:10 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$283

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to California 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/23

6:40 am-10:49 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$208

Guatemala CityOntario

GUA - ONT

GUAONT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 9/11

10:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Ontario

Thu 9/18

11:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop8h 40m

$209

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 8/28

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

10:49 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$221

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/17

12:34 am-11:58 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

9:44 am-11:29 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$225

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/17

12:34 am-11:58 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

10:49 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$228

Guatemala CityOntario

GUA - ONT

GUAONT

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/10

8:30 am-11:56 am

2 stops28h 26m

Ontario

Wed 9/17

4:45 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$231

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

11:39 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$237

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 10/3

7:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

11:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

$249

Guatemala CityLos Angeles

GUA - LAX

GUALAX

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/24

2:30 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 11m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

5:31 am-4:32 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$255

San SalvadorLos Angeles

SAL - LAX

SALLAX

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/9

1:45 pm-8:14 am

2 stops19h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

10:37 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$255

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Best time to book a flight from Central America to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to California (average of $246). Flying from Central America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Central America to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Central America to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from 0CA to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from Central America to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Central America to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 12 users have taken a look at flights from Central America to California.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to California are Avianca ($121), American Airlines ($152), and Spirit Airlines ($153).

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to California (average of $246). Flying from Central America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Central America to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Central America to California. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$78Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$105Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$108Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$128Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$169Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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