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$137+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SJO
dic. 17 — dic. 241
mié. 12/17
mié. 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/98:12 pmSAN - SAL
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/168:33 amSAL - SAN
1 stop11h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/15$280
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/108:12 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop15h 41mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/1710:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/14$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
mié. 11/2612:43 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/31:15 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2710:46 amSAN - SJO
1 stop25h 24mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/66:20 amSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
jue. 12/114:08 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 24mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/147:30 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/116:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 13mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/1712:34 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$326
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
jue. 12/114:33 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops17h 52mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/1410:45 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
mié. 12/1010:23 amSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/218:45 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/96:15 amSAN - SJO
2 stops14h 13mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/152:56 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/43:47 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/119:00 amSAL - SAN
1 stop29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
lun. 11/2412:43 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/1912:34 amSJO - SAN
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/59:59 pmSAN - LIR
1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 12/136:23 pmLIR - SAN
1 stop16h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/15$380

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$426 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 noviembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

mar. 12/9

8:12 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop14h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 12/16

8:33 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$280

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 1/28

8:16 pm-9:06 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/4

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 12/24

8:12 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/31

10:08 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

mié. 12/10

8:12 pm-7:10 am

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/15

5:49 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$294

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

jue. 12/11

4:08 pm-8:32 am

1 stop14h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 12/14

7:30 am-3:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$316

San DiegoSan Salvador

SAN - SAL

SANSAL

San Diego

sáb. 1/17

8:16 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 1/27

10:10 am-11:31 pm

2 stops15h 21m

$360

San DiegoBelize City

SAN - BZE

SANBZE

San Diego

mar. 3/3

3:00 pm-11:52 am

1 stop18h 52m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

jue. 3/5

1:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$382

San DiegoSan José

SAN - SJO

SANSJO

San Diego

vie. 11/21

8:10 pm-8:19 am

1 stop10h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/23

8:10 am-5:03 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$384

San DiegoBelize City

SAN - BZE

SANBZE

San Diego

vie. 1/23

6:55 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

vie. 1/30

3:38 pm-8:37 am

2 stops18h 59m

$387

San DiegoLiberia

SAN - LIR

SANLIR

San Diego

dom. 1/4

9:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Liberia

mar. 1/13

2:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$409

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Central America

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Central America (average of $135). Flying from San Diego to Central America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 SAN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 noviembre 17, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Central America?

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

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

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 noviembre 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines from San Diego to Central America. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Central America?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Central America from San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Central America?

    Departing from San Diego to Central America will take you 6h 52m. The distance between San Diego and Central America is about 2078 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $137 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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $148 and $148, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Central America?

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Central America consider San Diego - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, San Diego - Panama City Tocumen Intl or San Diego - Liberia as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Central America (average of $135). Flying from San Diego to Central America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Central America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 noviembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$249Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$280Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$347Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$511Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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