Central America

$87+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Central America

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LAX — SJO
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$108
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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From Los Angeles to Central America
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Central America
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 May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:44 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 44mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 10/75:11 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 03mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/30$200
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1111:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop9h 25mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 5/211:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/1$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/512:24 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/201:08 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/810:49 pmLAX - SJO
1 stop7h 39mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 6/132:37 pmSJO - LAX
1 stop7h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 4/29$228
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Thu 5/296:00 amLAX - GUA
2 stops28h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/412:59 amGUA - LAX
1 stop17h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
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Wed 5/2810:30 amLAX - GUA
2 stops24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/95:13 pmGUA - LAX
Nonstop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239
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Sat 8/2311:47 pmLAX - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 9/66:40 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/30$265
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Wed 5/142:50 pmLAX - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Wed 5/213:45 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop8h 25mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2412:56 amLAX - GUA
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/82:30 amGUA - LAX
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$269
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Fri 5/910:59 pmLAX - GUA
1 stop18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/252:40 pmGUA - LAX
1 stop20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$285
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Sun 6/11:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/56:30 amSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:20 pmLAX - SAL
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Wed 5/215:40 pmSAL - LAX
Nonstop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$294

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Central America that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

10:44 pm-4:28 am

Nonstop4h 44m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 10/7

5:11 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$200

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

11:49 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

1:08 pm-11:00 am

1 stop22h 52m

$219

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

12:24 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

1:08 pm-10:49 am

1 stop22h 41m

$220

Los AngelesSan José

LAX - SJO

LAXSJO

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

10:49 pm-7:28 am

1 stop7h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/13

2:37 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$228

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-11:33 am

2 stops28h 33m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 6/4

12:59 am-5:39 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$234

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

10:30 am-11:33 am

2 stops24h 03m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/9

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

$239

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

2:50 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/21

3:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$266

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

12:56 am-11:36 am

1 stop9h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/8

2:30 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$269

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 5/26

11:49 pm-5:38 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

5:44 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$272

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

10:04 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 36m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 6/5

12:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$288

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

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from LAX 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 (2 on average).

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    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?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $109 and $112 on Volaris Costa Rica and Alaska 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: United Airlines (100%), Alaska Airlines (80%), Delta (77%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Central America is $152. On average you can expect to pay $892. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $265.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Los Angeles 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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$42Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$112Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$121Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$131Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$136Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$152Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$160Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$169Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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