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$111+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SJO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 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 August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:59 pmONT - GUA
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2612:29 pmGUA - ONT
2 stops24h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/107:27 pmONT - GUA
2 stops20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/192:39 pmGUA - ONT
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:24 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/85:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/14$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:09 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/145:30 amSJO - LAX
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$236
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/65:07 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/115:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:00 amLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/145:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$236
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 9/125:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$237
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/241:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/285:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$237
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/225:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/11$238
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/309:00 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2811:39 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop4h 59mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 10/25:45 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 8/11$239
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:49 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/133:45 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$240

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 August 14, 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

OntarioGuatemala City

ONT - GUA

ONTGUA

Ontario

Fri 10/10

7:27 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 10/19

2:39 pm-9:19 am

2 stops19h 40m

$226

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

1:46 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/16

5:04 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

1:46 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

8:33 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

1:46 am-8:22 pm

1 stop17h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/11

5:04 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

2:01 am-8:22 pm

1 stop17h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/17

1:42 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

12:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

8:33 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

1:46 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/18

8:33 am-11:12 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$256

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

2:01 am-8:22 pm

1 stop17h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/6

5:05 am-4:46 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$267

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

12:56 am-12:06 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/2

2:00 am-6:19 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$269

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

12:56 am-2:23 pm

1 stop12h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/2

2:00 am-6:19 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from California to Central America

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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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2025.

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

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

    This flight path from California to Central America was viewed by 43 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?

    $111 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and American Airlines, with prices starting from $112 and $115, 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.

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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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$62Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$105Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$129Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$147Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$175Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$188Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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