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$152+ 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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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$291
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$152
(Expedia)

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$224 or less
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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 April 29, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:33 pmGUA - SAN
2 stops19h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/266:58 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2512:28 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops19h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/316:58 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$326
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:33 pmGUA - SAN
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/75:43 pmSAN - GUA
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2911:13 amSJO - SAN
2 stops23h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/35:50 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$381
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/101:15 pmPTY - SAN
Nonstop6h 29mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/158:58 pmSAN - PTY
Nonstop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/29$406
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:37 pmSJO - SAN
3 stops34h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/315:43 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/103:30 pmPTY - SAN
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/154:00 pmSAN - PTY
2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$412
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/103:40 pmPTY - SAN
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/1510:17 pmSAN - PTY
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$425
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/410:05 amSJO - SAN
1 stop8h 39mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/118:58 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop18h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:08 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop10h 38mDelta
Mon 9/159:40 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop13h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/28$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:00 amSJO - SAN
2 stops17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1611:00 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:05 amLIR - SAN
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/298:30 pmSAN - LIR
2 stops12h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$474

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to San Diego that are best for you.

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Central America

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/19

12:33 pm-7:13 am

2 stops19h 40m

San Diego

Mon 5/26

6:58 pm-11:33 am

2 stops15h 35m

$292

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

12:28 pm-7:13 am

2 stops19h 45m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

6:58 pm-11:33 am

2 stops15h 35m

$326

Guatemala CitySan Diego

GUA - SAN

GUASAN

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/30

12:33 pm-7:53 pm

3 stops32h 20m

San Diego

Sat 6/7

5:43 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 50m

$356

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

5:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Diego

Tue 6/3

1:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 45m

$381

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

1:15 pm-5:44 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

8:58 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop6h 22m

$406

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

2:37 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops34h 19m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

5:43 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 50m

$407

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:30 pm-10:52 am

1 stop21h 22m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

4:00 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$412

Panama CitySan Diego

PTY - SAN

PTYSAN

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 8/10

3:40 pm-10:39 am

2 stops20h 59m

San Diego

Fri 8/15

10:17 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$425

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/4

10:05 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

8:58 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$437

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:08 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 38m

San Diego

Mon 9/15

9:40 pm-11:53 am

1 stop13h 13m

$448

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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, 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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
1,411 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 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 ($152), United Airlines ($211), and American Airlines ($217).

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$354Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$498Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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