Central America

$172+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SJO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Central America

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:23 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/204:18 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop19h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$356
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.
Mon 3/911:30 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/154:06 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$359
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:10 am
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops14h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 5/111:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/226:10 am
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops14h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$379
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 5/811:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$386
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/42:02 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops20h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1912:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops22h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$391
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:02 pm
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop22h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$396
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:18 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops18h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 4/272:08 pm
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops22h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$411
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:00 pm
SJC
-
SJO
2 stops22h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 10/201:30 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop23h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/218:20 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/289:00 am
SJO
-
SJC
2 stops15h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$435
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:00 am
SJC
-
GUA
1 stop16h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 4/283:14 pm
GUA
-
SJC
2 stops19h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$438
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:00 am
SJC
-
SJO
1 stop14h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 5/811:35 pm
SJO
-
SJC
1 stop11h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$439

Find flight deals from San Jose to Central America

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

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$356
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$172
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$984
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From San Jose to Central America
One-way flight from San Jose to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoseGuatemala City

SJC - GUA

SJCGUA

San Jose

Mon 4/20

3:45 pm-4:48 am

2 stops12h 03m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/27

3:45 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$453

San JoseGuatemala City

SJC - GUA

SJCGUA

San Jose

Tue 6/30

1:10 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop26h 27m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 7/7

12:27 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$496

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-1:02 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 5/7

2:15 pm-9:13 am

2 stops20h 58m

$509

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Sun 5/10

2:46 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

3:30 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$509

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Mon 4/27

11:00 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/6

2:27 pm-10:53 am

1 stop22h 26m

$517

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 4/4

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$524

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/3

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$524

San JoseSan José

SJC - SJO

SJCSJO

San Jose

Sun 5/3

7:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$528

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Thu 4/30

12:56 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop23h 18m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/6

10:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$544

San JosePanama City

SJC - PTY

SJCPTY

San Jose

Wed 4/1

8:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/8

3:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$547

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Central America?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Central America (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from San Jose 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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 San Jose to Central America?

    If you book a flight to Central America from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Central America?

    Departing from San Jose, California to Central America will take you 12h 03m. There are 2483 mi between San Jose, California and Central America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $131. Southwest flights start at $141 while deals on Delta start at $141 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Central America?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Central America?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Central America (average of $118). Flying from San Jose, California to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 Jose to Central America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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
DeltaCheapest$218Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$324Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
AviancaCheapest$364Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$380Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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