Central America

$109+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Central America

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LAX — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 9/19:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/82:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/6$239
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/159:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 6/42:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/5$240
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/283:47 pm
GUA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$242
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 9/19:00 am
LAX
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 9/102:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/6$243
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 9/19:00 am
LAX
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/293:47 pm
GUA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$247
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/93:47 pm
GUA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$250
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/711:51 pm
LAX
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GUA
1 stop10h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/132:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$253
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 5/189:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 6/12:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/5$254
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/129:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 9/202:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/8$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 7/209:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 8/202:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/6$257
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 5/59:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Volaris Costa Rica
Thu 5/282:00 pm
GUA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 16m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/6$260
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:00 am
LAX
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GUA
Nonstop4h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:47 pm
GUA
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LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$261

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$109
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$458

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$157 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to Central America
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Central America.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Central America that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

10:43 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/17

2:00 am-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$283

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

6:47 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$299

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

9:00 am-2:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/30

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$301

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

11:59 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/1

3:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$316

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

11:54 pm-7:41 am

1 stop6h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/22

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$334

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 6/4

12:37 am-12:47 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 6/13

2:00 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$340

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

10:48 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$341

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-2:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/30

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$342

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

12:37 am-12:46 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/1

3:47 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$342

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 5/28

9:00 am-2:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/30

3:48 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$342

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Central America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America (average of $118). Flying from Los Angeles to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 LAX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 March 10, 2026.

When flying from Los Angeles to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Central America. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 March 10, 2026.

The most flights from LAX to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Volaris Costa Rica, andVolaris El Salvador from Los Angeles to Central America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Central America?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Central America flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Central America?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Central America will take you 4h 38m. There are 2175 mi between Los Angeles and Central America. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $80 and $82 on Avianca and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Central America?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Central America?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Central America on time: American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%), United Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Central America is $154. On average you can expect to pay $947. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $211.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Central America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America (average of $118). Flying from Los Angeles to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $255). 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 Los Angeles to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$84Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$100Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$115Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$117Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$130Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$142Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$154Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VivaCheapest$193Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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