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Find cheap flights to Central America from $1,153

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Zealand to Central America departing on 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

San José
San José2 stops$2,240
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$4,479

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,153
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to San José

FAQs - booking Central America flights

  • How long is the flight to Central America?

    An average direct flight from New Zealand to Central America takes 32h 46m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The most popular route is Auckland - San José with an average flight time of 20h 11m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Central America?

    The cheapest ticket to Central America from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was $2,413. The most popular route is from Auckland to San José and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $2,413.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (57% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are Panama City (29%) and Managua (14%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top airlines flying to Central America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Central America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10777 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024IAH - AKL
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Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The flight was canceled. Got rebooked to Chicago and when we arrived our luggage where to there. They were going to our original destination the day after. They would not deliver them to our house. We had to go pick them up.

No in flight entertainment, gate employees were very quick and impatient, plane was uncomfortable

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

Great crew. Very comfortable business seats with nice bedding. Good food. We were delayed to let late passengers on the flight, but otherwise great experience.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

No complaints. The flight was uneventful, which is a good thing.

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Flight was good. Miss getting more options to eat than pretzels or cookies. Attendants were all wonderful.

Terrible!!!!! Gate changes are a nightmare for elderly. I had to walk to another Terminal without any assistance! It was awful. When I finally arrived in Philadelphia my back and knee were killing me.

Book Cheap Central America Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

6/11Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
43h 34mAKL-SJO
10/11Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
31h 51mSJO-AKL
$2,240
6/11Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
43h 34mAKL-SJO
10/11Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
29h 22mSJO-AKL
$2,331
6/11Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
20h 11mAKL-SJO
10/11Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
23h 32mSJO-AKL
$2,595
20/6Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
43h 16mAKL-PTY
17/7Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
46h 30mPTY-AKL
$4,479
20/6Thu
1 stop
21h 40mAKL-PTY
17/7Wed
1 stop
42h 35mPTY-AKL
$4,787
6/11Wed
2 stops
65h 55mAKL-SJO
10/11Sun
3 stops
36h 50mSJO-AKL
$5,826
6/11Wed
2 stops
65h 55mAKL-SJO
9/11Sat
2 stops
29h 57mSJO-AKL
$6,151
20/6Thu
3 stopsEmirates
74h 49mAKL-PTY
17/7Wed
3 stopsEmirates
53h 12mPTY-AKL
$6,812
20/6Thu
3 stopsEmirates
74h 49mAKL-PTY
17/7Wed
2 stopsEmirates
52h 45mPTY-AKL
$15,432

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25/7Thu
2 stops
54h 55mAKL-SJO
$1,153
25/7Thu
1 stop
22h 05mAKL-SJO
$1,440
25/7Thu
3 stops
25h 12mAKL-SJO
$1,517

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