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$169+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SAN
Jan 23 — Jan 301
Fri 1/23
Fri 1/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to San Diego

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 December 24, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:08 amSJO - SAN
1 stop9h 29mCopa Airlines
Wed 1/78:16 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop8h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/23$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/248:45 amSJO - SAN
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:55 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$338
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/314:15 pmSJO - SAN
2 stops20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 amSJO - SAN
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:55 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Fri 12/269:40 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:55 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$373
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:49 amSJO - SAN
1 stop13h 48mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/98:16 pmSAN - SJO
1 stop10h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/23$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Thu 12/259:40 amSJO - SAN
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:55 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops21h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$447
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:30 pmSAL - SAN
1 stop19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/96:25 amSAN - SAL
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:34 amSJO - SAN
1 stop21h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:15 amSAN - SJO
1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/2912:35 pmSJO - SAN
1 stop29h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:45 pmSAN - SJO
2 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$475
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:55 amSAL - SAN
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Thu 1/11:06 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops18h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$509
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:24 pmSAL - SAN
2 stops17h 47mFrontier
Sun 1/44:47 pmSAN - SAL
2 stops17h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$512

Find flight deals from Central America to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$288
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One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

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$234 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 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 December 24, 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

Fri 1/23

5:50 am-5:41 pm

1 stop13h 51m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

8:17 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$288

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-9:06 am

1 stop10h 49m

$288

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-9:05 am

1 stop10h 47m

$288

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops19h 12m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

6:00 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 32m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops19h 12m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$291

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/15

5:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

9:18 pm-9:59 am

1 stop11h 41m

$299

San JoséSan Diego

SJO - SAN

SJOSAN

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

9:40 am-12:29 am

1 stop16h 49m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

10:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$300

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/11

5:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 12m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

9:18 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$344

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/17

11:23 am-11:07 pm

2 stops13h 44m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

8:26 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$387

San SalvadorSan Diego

SAL - SAN

SALSAN

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/17

10:55 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop21h 49m

San Diego

Fri 4/24

10:20 am-5:55 am

1 stop18h 35m

$391

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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 $257). 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,111 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

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 9h 05m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or JetBlue 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 United Airlines ($166), Southwest ($166), and Copa Airlines ($167).

  • 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 San Salvador El Salvador Intl - 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 $257). 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 3 airlines flying from Central America to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 December 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$224Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$371Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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