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$162+ 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/44:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/88:12 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop18h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:45 amSJO - SAN
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/61:05 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop17h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$297
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/24:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/78:12 pmSAN - SJO
3 stops18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:45 amSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/107:50 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops22h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 12/138:45 amSJO - SAN
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/127:52 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/42:40 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/810:23 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:45 amSJO - SAN
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/65:45 pmSAN - SJO
3 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/36:22 amSJO - SAN
1 stop11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/79:54 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops12h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$317
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/44:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 29mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/108:12 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops18h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/63:01 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$328
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/161:45 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 52mCopa Airlines
Mon 1/58:16 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/412:20 pmGUA - SAN
1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/810:01 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops37h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$432

Cheap flight deals from Central America to San Diego

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$294
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One-way from

$162
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$460 or less

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$501 or less
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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 October 29, 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

Sun 2/1

4:09 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 04m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

8:17 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

8:48 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 53m

San Diego

Fri 1/30

8:16 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/26

10:08 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

Sun 11/30

8:10 pm-7:10 am

1 stop9h 00m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

8:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 27m

San Diego

Mon 12/8

8:12 pm-9:05 am

1 stop10h 53m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

5:50 am-5:41 pm

1 stop13h 51m

San Diego

Fri 1/30

8:16 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 50m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

8:10 am-5:37 pm

1 stop11h 27m

San Diego

Sun 12/7

8:12 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

8:17 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 49m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

10:08 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

8:17 pm-8:21 am

1 stop10h 04m

$294

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-4:31 pm

1 stop12h 01m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

8:50 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$297

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 1/10

3:10 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops23h 28m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

12:38 pm-12:55 am

1 stop10h 17m

$428

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Central America with our price prediction graph.
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $153). Flying from Central America to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 October 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Central America to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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

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

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

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Copa Airlines, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
1,563 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Central America to San Diego in 11h 53m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Central America and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2422 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 United Airlines ($172), American Airlines ($234), and Delta ($240).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $153). Flying from Central America to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$369Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$417Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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