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$130+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$370
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$553

Good round-trip deal

$474 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:53 pmSFO - LIR
1 stop10h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1611:20 amLIR - SFO
1 stop13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$370
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/2612:05 amSFO - SAL
Nonstop5h 25mAvianca
Sat 9/65:40 pmSAL - SFO
Nonstop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 7/28$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/238:00 amSFO - SAL
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/276:40 pmSAL - SFO
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$382
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/271:36 amSFO - SAL
1 stop17h 59mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/128:33 amSAL - SFO
1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/28$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/1711:10 amSFO - SAL
1 stop23h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2712:35 pmSAL - SFO
2 stops22h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$388
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:58 pmSFO - BZE
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/41:25 pmBZE - SFO
1 stop10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/215:45 amSFO - MGA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/285:25 amMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$396
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:50 amSFO - BZE
1 stop10h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/510:00 amBZE - SFO
1 stop30h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$400
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:45 pmSFO - LIR
2 stops15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/1012:45 pmLIR - SFO
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 8/19:43 pmSFO - GUA
2 stops38h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1210:00 amGUA - SFO
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$422
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:08 pmSFO - GUA
1 stop26h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/181:53 amGUA - SFO
1 stop12h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$423
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/142:20 pmSFO - SAP
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Thu 8/288:10 pmSAP - SFO
1 stop17h 25mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$428

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Central America that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

6:53 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 27m

Liberia

Tue 9/16

11:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$370

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

12:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/6

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$377

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

8:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/27

6:40 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$382

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

1:36 am-12:44 pm

1 stop10h 08m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/12

1:46 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$384

San FranciscoSan Salvador

SFO - SAL

SFOSAL

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

11:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop23h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/27

12:35 pm-10:07 am

2 stops22h 32m

$388

San FranciscoBelize City

SFO - BZE

SFOBZE

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:58 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sat 10/4

1:25 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$394

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

5:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 8/28

5:25 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$396

San FranciscoBelize City

SFO - BZE

SFOBZE

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

5:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Sun 10/5

10:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$400

San FranciscoLiberia

SFO - LIR

SFOLIR

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

7:45 pm-11:49 am

2 stops15h 04m

Liberia

Fri 10/10

12:45 pm-12:17 am

2 stops12h 32m

$413

San FranciscoGuatemala City

SFO - GUA

SFOGUA

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

9:43 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$422

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Central America (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Central America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Central America from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Central America flight route?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Central America.

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

    $161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $169 and $172, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Central America is San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Panama City Tocumen Intl or San Francisco - Guatemala City La Aurora.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Central America is $571. On average you can expect to pay $1,337. The most popular route, (San Francisco - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $414.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Central America.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Central America (average of $398). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$136Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$184Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
VolarisCheapest$221Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$238Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$348Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$360Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$368Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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