HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Central America

$108+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Central America with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$246
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$108
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$473

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
From California to Central America
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Central America
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Central America.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Central America.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Central America

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 July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:58 pmLAX - SJO
2 stops14h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/2312:18 pmSJO - LAX
2 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
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.
Fri 8/159:44 amLAX - GUA
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/315:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$259
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.
Wed 8/2010:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop23h 24mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 8/315:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop16h 41mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/31$260
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.
Wed 11/510:50 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/104:17 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$261
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.
Wed 8/2010:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 8/255:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop4h 58mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 7/31$262
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:00 amLAX - GUA
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
Sun 8/317:30 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mAvianca
Deal found 7/30$264
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.
Wed 10/17:40 pmLAX - GUA
2 stops15h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/1312:20 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$267
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 8/3012:24 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/55:30 amSAL - LAX
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$272
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 9/31:40 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/812:35 pmSAL - LAX
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$273
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.
Thu 10/1612:56 amLAX - GUA
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/32:40 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$279
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.
Fri 9/1211:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 9/215:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/29$279
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:50 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/43:00 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$280

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

7:58 pm-11:12 am

2 stops14h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/23

12:18 pm-7:43 am

2 stops20h 25m

$255

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

9:44 am-11:29 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/31

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$259

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

10:49 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-9:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$260

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/20

10:49 pm-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 52m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 8/25

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$262

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

1:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/31

7:30 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$264

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

7:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/13

12:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$267

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

5:07 pm-11:12 am

2 stops17h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

5:30 am-9:11 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$272

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

12:24 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$272

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

1:40 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/8

12:35 pm-8:34 am

2 stops20h 59m

$273

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

12:56 am-11:36 am

1 stop9h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/3

2:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$279

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from California to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 31, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Central America. 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 USCA to 0CA are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from California to Central America. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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 42 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $127, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Central America (average of $398). Flying from California to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Central America

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to Fort Lauderdale flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Heathrow flights
Newark to Heathrow flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to Haneda flights
Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Luis Munoz Marin Intl flights
Los Angeles to Newark flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cancún flights
Newark to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Cancún flights
LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl flights
LaGuardia to Fort Lauderdale flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Orlando flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Miami flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Seattle flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Newark to Orlando flights
John F Kennedy Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Seattle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
Newark to Miami flights
O'Hare Intl to John F Kennedy Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Newark flights
Los Angeles to Honolulu flights
Newark to Luis Munoz Marin Intl flights
LaGuardia to Miami flights
Los Angeles to Seattle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Charles de Gaulle flights
LaGuardia to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Atlanta to John F Kennedy Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Cancún flights
Newark to Seattle flights
Fort Lauderdale to Newark flights
O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Los Angeles to O'Hare Intl flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Gatwick flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Newark flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Fort Lauderdale flights

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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$50Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$125Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$128Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$174Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$175Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.