$1,496 Find Cheap Flights to Central America

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 29/7. 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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Cheap Flights to Central America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$3,211
San José
San José3 stops$2,645
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$3,211
San José
San José3 stops$2,645

Book Cheap Central America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Central America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Central America

Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
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14:00 - 23:15
AKL
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SJO
27h 15m
3 stops
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09:40 - 12:45
SJO
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AKL
33h 05m
3 stops
$2,645Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
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13:25 - 23:46
AKL
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SJO
28h 21m
2 stops
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01:06 - 14:05
SJO
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AKL
42h 59m
2 stops
$2,983Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
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20:15 - 23:46
AKL
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SJO
21h 31m
1 stop
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01:06 - 12:45
SJO
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AKL
41h 39m
2 stops
$3,049Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
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20:15 - 10:58
AKL
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SJO
32h 43m
2 stops
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02:20 - 12:45
SJO
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AKL
40h 25m
3 stops
$3,140Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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16:55 - 12:09
AKL
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SJO
38h 14m
2 stops
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15:11 - 09:25
SJO
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AKL
47h 14m
2 stops
$3,356American Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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16:55 - 12:09
AKL
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SJO
38h 14m
2 stops
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15:11 - 09:25
SJO
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AKL
47h 14m
2 stops
$3,365American Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 22 Dec
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16:25 - 12:14
AKL
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PTY
36h 49m
2 stops
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14:53 - 10:25
PTY
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AKL
25h 32m
2 stops
$3,412American Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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07:00 - 11:25
AKL
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SJO
47h 25m
2 stops
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08:45 - 05:45
SJO
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AKL
26h 00m
1 stop
$3,864United Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
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19:50 - 18:37
AKL
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PTY
39h 47m
1 stop
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22:55 - 07:10
PTY
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AKL
39h 15m
2 stops
$3,978United Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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19:50 - 20:39
AKL
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SJO
19h 49m
1 stop
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08:45 - 05:50
SJO
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AKL
26h 05m
2 stops
$4,188United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Central America

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Central America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in Central America?

There are 42 airports in Central America. The busiest airport is Tocumen Airport, Panama (PTY), with 35% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Central America?

An average direct flight from New Zealand to Central America takes 38h 20m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The shortest route is Auckland (AKL) to Panama City (PTY) with an average flight time of 26h 45m.

What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (67% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are Managua (17%) and Panama City (17%).

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$1,496
Best time to beat the crowds (49% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Panama City

FAQs - booking Central America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to Central America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to Central America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to Central America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to Central America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to Central America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to Central America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to Central America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to Central America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Central America

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Central America flight deals.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Central America

Cabin classes available on flights to Central America. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.