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$167+ Cheap flights from Central America to San Diego (SAN)

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Wed 7/30
Wed 8/6
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Round-trip from

$306
(Expedia)

One-way from

$167
(SmartFares)
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Cheapest flights from Central America to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/2011:27 amSJO - SAN
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/276:15 amSAN - SJO
3 stops27h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/22$305
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 8/1212:59 amGUA - SAN
2 stops23h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/187:01 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops15h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$310
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/316:15 amSAN - SAL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/2011:27 amSJO - SAN
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/279:03 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$334
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/510:05 amSJO - SAN
1 stop8h 45mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/129:08 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 10/317:55 amPTY - SAN
1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/184:01 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/23$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/257:55 amSJO - SAN
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/22$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 10/236:30 amSJO - SAN
2 stops14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/268:01 amSAN - SJO
2 stops14h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$371
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/129:00 amGUA - SAN
1 stop26h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/151:35 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/83:15 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops19h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:48 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/22$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 10/27:00 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/73:14 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop26h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/22$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 10/1512:40 pmBZE - SAN
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:20 pmSAN - BZE
2 stops17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$428

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to San Diego 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

11:27 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-11:12 am

3 stops27h 57m

$305

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 8/12

12:59 am-11:37 pm

2 stops23h 38m

San Diego

Mon 8/18

7:01 pm-11:49 am

2 stops15h 48m

$310

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/26

12:05 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$322

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/20

11:27 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 10m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

9:03 pm-7:34 am

1 stop9h 31m

$334

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

10:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Diego

Fri 9/12

9:08 pm-9:58 am

1 stop11h 50m

$351

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-10:13 am

2 stops20h 43m

San Diego

Sun 9/21

8:05 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$361

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/25

7:55 am-11:41 pm

2 stops16h 46m

San Diego

Tue 9/30

8:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$370

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops14h 50m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

8:01 am-11:51 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$371

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/12

9:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop26h 13m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

1:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$373

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 10/8

3:15 pm-8:38 am

2 stops19h 23m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

6:48 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops17h 12m

$375

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Central America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 CA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines from Central America to San Diego. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
7,967 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
1,490 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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
8,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Central America?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Central America. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Central America to San Diego are Spirit Airlines ($167), Copa Airlines ($196), and United Airlines ($209).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Central America to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from Central America to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Central America to San Diego. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$498Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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