San Diego

$176+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to San Diego

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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 February 13, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/208:11 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 02m
Copa Airlines
Fri 3/68:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/9$310
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 2/188:11 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 02m
Copa Airlines
Wed 2/258:17 pm
SAN
-
SJO
2 stops18h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/10$315
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 4/810:04 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 26m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/129:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop15h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/10$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/1912:35 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 2/2510:30 am
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop24h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$323
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/134:09 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 05m
Copa Airlines
Fri 3/209:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/11$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 9/107:55 am
SJO
-
SAN
2 stops10h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 9/167:44 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop10h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$335
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 5/1710:05 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 25m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/2410:00 pm
SAN
-
SJO
2 stops17h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/11$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/198:00 am
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop16h 40m
American Airlines
Thu 2/261:04 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop19h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/96:18 pm
SJO
-
SAN
1 stop25h 12m
Copa Airlines
Sun 4/129:18 pm
SAN
-
SJO
1 stop8h 53m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/11$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:20 am
LIR
-
SAN
2 stops46h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/119:12 pm
SAN
-
LIR
2 stops32h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$367
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 5/59:11 am
SAL
-
SAN
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:59 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$397
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 4/87:20 pm
SAL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/129:58 pm
SAN
-
SAL
1 stop30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$406

Find flight deals from Central America to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$815 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to San Diego that are best for you.

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San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:11 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

8:18 pm-7:05 am

1 stop8h 47m

$310

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-8:19 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Tue 3/17

12:16 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$323

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

5:47 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 43m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$326

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

8:14 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Diego

Sun 5/24

10:00 pm-4:47 pm

3 stops17h 47m

$326

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-6:33 pm

1 stop11h 48m

San Diego

Wed 3/4

7:50 pm-8:32 am

1 stop10h 42m

$332

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/8

4:09 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 21m

San Diego

Sun 4/12

9:18 pm-8:20 am

1 stop10h 02m

$332

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

11:13 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 46m

San Diego

Tue 7/28

4:06 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 05m

$335

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop12h 24m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

4:07 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 04m

$335

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/19

5:30 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 03m

San Diego

Mon 3/23

5:00 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 56m

$335

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

8:40 am-12:14 am

1 stop16h 34m

San Diego

Thu 3/19

5:50 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$335

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $151). Flying from Central America to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 February 13, 2026.

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 February 13, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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  • 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 02m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Central America and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2619 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 Southwest ($166), Copa Airlines ($167), and United Airlines ($169).

  • What are the most popular routes from Central America to 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to San Diego (average of $151). Flying from Central America to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$417Average$616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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