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$105+ Cheap flights from California to Central America

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
nov. 13 — nov. 201
jue. 11/13
jue. 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 14, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$245
(Avianca)

One-way from

$105
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 14, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/114:56 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/171:55 amSJO - LAX
Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
mié. 12/38:57 amLAX - SAL
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/1312:04 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop12h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$256
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1110:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/412:04 pmSAL - LAX
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
jue. 11/612:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/111:31 pmGUA - LAX
2 stops20h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
jue. 11/612:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/1512:11 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$263
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
jue. 11/1312:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
vie. 12/52:42 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop9h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/11$264
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
lun. 10/274:59 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 31mSpirit Airlines
vie. 10/3112:35 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
dom. 11/24:56 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop16h 10mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 11/812:11 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
jue. 11/1312:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/167:30 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$267
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
vie. 11/712:59 amLAX - GUA
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:55 amGUA - LAX
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$268
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
vie. 11/144:56 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop16h 10mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/181:31 pmGUA - LAX
2 stops20h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$271
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
mar. 11/114:56 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops17h 29mSpirit Airlines
mar. 11/181:30 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$272

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Central America that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

mar. 1/13

5:50 am-7:39 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 2/17

2:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$270

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 11/27

12:09 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

mié. 12/10

9:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$324

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

mar. 11/11

10:29 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop5h 51m

Liberia

sáb. 11/22

7:40 am-11:56 am

Nonstop6h 16m

$324

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/6

10:25 am-6:07 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

Liberia

jue. 12/11

9:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$324

Los AngelesLiberia

LAX - LIR

LAXLIR

Los Angeles

jue. 11/27

12:09 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

jue. 12/4

9:00 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop6h 14m

$324

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

mié. 11/12

4:45 pm-12:38 am

Nonstop5h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/20

1:45 am-6:15 am

Nonstop6h 30m

$325

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

jue. 11/13

11:05 am-8:19 am

1 stop19h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/20

5:50 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$328

Los AngelesBelize City

LAX - BZE

LAXBZE

Los Angeles

mar. 1/6

10:35 am-5:18 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

vie. 1/16

11:00 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$333

Los AngelesBelize City

LAX - BZE

LAXBZE

Los Angeles

mié. 12/31

10:35 am-5:18 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

vie. 1/16

11:00 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$333

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

dom. 1/11

10:46 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/30

2:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$335

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Best time to book a flight from California to Central America

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $113). Flying from California to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 California to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from California to Central America by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Central America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Central America flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    This flight path from California to Central America was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Central America?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Copa Airlines fly from California to Central America in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 44m. There are 2626 mi between California and Central America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $117 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $144, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Central America 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 California to Central America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $113). Flying from California to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 California to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Central America. 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 octubre 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$101Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VolarisCheapest$107Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$117Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$146Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$147Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$174Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$184Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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