$1,458 Find Cheap Flights to Central America

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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$3,116
San José
San José3 stops$2,968
Managua
Managua2 stops$3,567
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$3,116
San José
San José3 stops$2,968
Managua
Managua2 stops$3,567

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.
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Recent return flight deals to Central America

Mon, 11 May - Sat, 16 May
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15:55 - 11:07
AKL
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SJO
37h 12m
3 stops
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14:29 - 14:05
SJO
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AKL
29h 36m
2 stops
$2,968Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Sat, 16 May
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07:00 - 23:15
AKL
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SJO
34h 15m
3 stops
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15:10 - 12:45
SJO
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AKL
27h 35m
3 stops
$3,046Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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20:15 - 06:37
AKL
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PTY
27h 22m
1 stop
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17:55 - 06:00
PTY
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AKL
43h 05m
1 stop
$3,116Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Sat, 16 May
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13:50 - 07:15
AKL
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SJO
35h 25m
1 stop
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08:45 - 07:10
SJO
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AKL
28h 25m
1 stop
$3,125United Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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16:25 - 11:27
AKL
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MGA
37h 02m
2 stops
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07:10 - 04:55
MGA
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AKL
27h 45m
2 stops
$3,567American Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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06:00 - 21:36
CHC
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SJO
33h 36m
2 stops
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23:59 - 15:25
SJO
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CHC
45h 26m
2 stops
$3,571American Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Tue, 19 May
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16:25 - 13:46
AKL
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MGA
39h 21m
2 stops
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12:30 - 04:55
MGA
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AKL
46h 25m
2 stops
$3,578American Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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06:30 - 07:15
CHC
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SJO
42h 45m
2 stops
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06:00 - 10:25
SJO
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CHC
34h 25m
2 stops
$4,166United Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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19:50 - 12:06
AKL
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MGA
34h 16m
1 stop
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05:45 - 06:00
MGA
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AKL
30h 15m
2 stops
$4,797United Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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19:50 - 12:06
AKL
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MGA
34h 16m
1 stop
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05:45 - 06:00
MGA
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AKL
30h 15m
2 stops
$4,807United 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 40 airports in Central America. The busiest airport is Tocumen Airport, Panama (PTY), with 36% 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 06m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The shortest route is Auckland (AKL) to San José (SJO) with an average flight time of 34h 45m.

What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (62% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are Managua (31%) and Panama City (8%).

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$1,193
Best time to beat the crowds (49% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to San José

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.

Reviews of the top airline 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 9538 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

In general, flight attendants were not very welcoming. Because of delays in departure and luggage handling, we missed our connecting flight. Offered a later flight on standby but available seats were then taken by 4 or 5 airline crew so slept at airport and got home next day. I am a frequent traveler, and this experience was the worst.

2.0 MediocreLarry, Mar 2026
BRU - EWR
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In general, flight attendants were not very welcoming. Because of delays in departure and luggage handling, we missed our connecting flight. Offered a later flight on standby but available seats were then taken by 4 or 5 airline crew so slept at airport and got home next day. I am a frequent traveler, and this experience was the worst.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

The boarding in Buenos Aires (at the on ramp) was not great. They had to check every carry on. Not a United problem but was a Buenos Aires problem.

I paid $7,000 to fly round trip to Porto. I thought it was for business class. But on the leg from Miami to Newark, and again from Newark to Miami, i was in coach. One time in the middle seat of coach. From Newark to Porto I was in business class as expected, and it was fine. I fly to Portugal once per month, often paying $5,000 for business class. Usually i fly American Airlines. I'd be happy to fly more with United Airlines. But my experience was disappointing because i was put in the coach for almost half the flights.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

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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.