$2,338 Find Cheap Flights to Central America

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José3 stops$2,409
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,338
San José
San José3 stops$2,409
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,338

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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, 8 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 13:25AKL-PTY
42h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:45 - 10:05PTY-AKL
47h 20m2 stops
$2,338American Airlines
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Mon, 8 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 13:25AKL-PTY
39h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:40 - 09:10PTY-AKL
46h 30m2 stops
$2,362American Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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17:00 - 07:28CHC-SJO
32h 28m3 stops
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14:37 - 19:55SJO-CHC
59h 18m3 stops
$2,409
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug
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13:25 - 23:30AKL-SJO
28h 05m2 stops
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00:50 - 23:55SJO-AKL
53h 05m2 stops
$2,467
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
United Airlines Logo
15:50 - 18:49AKL-PTY
20h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 17:20PTY-AKL
31h 45m2 stops
$3,130United Airlines
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 07:15AKL-SJO
64h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:13 - 05:30SJO-AKL
24h 17m1 stop
$3,594United Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 16:15AKL-PTY
61h 10m2 stops
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09:14 - 11:15PTY-AKL
56h 01m3 stops
$4,650Emirates
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Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 16:50AKL-PTY
44h 10m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:20 - 05:00PTY-AKL
40h 40m2 stops
$4,913Qatar Airways
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Tue, 9 Dec - Mon, 5 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 16:50AKL-PTY
44h 10m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:20 - 03:55PTY-AKL
63h 35m2 stops
$4,917Qatar Airways
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 16:16AKL-PTY
61h 11m2 stops
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11:41 - 11:15PTY-AKL
53h 34m3 stops
$5,232Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Central America

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

How long is the flight to Central America?

An average direct flight from New Zealand to Central America takes 38h 53m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The shortest route is Auckland (AKL) to Panama City (PTY) with an average flight time of 27h 22m.

What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Panama City (82% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are San José (15%) and Managua (3%).


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$2,338
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Central America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Central America is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,849. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $3,924 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Central America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Central America is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,748 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Central America is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,388.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Central America

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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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 8790 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025ORD - YUL
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Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Not as good as expected Air Can needs to improve totally rated on internet as worst

Average. Newark is a United Hub, yet a flight that is early somehow ends up getting late to the gate. Newark ATC needs help badly.

Most disapointing experience. We were rerouted to Toronto, after a 7 hours flight , where we sat on the tarmac for a little over 4 hours, in a full airplain with no air. We were given a tiny cup of water twice during that wait. After the long wait we taxi out of toronto to wait another 30 min. Many people missed their conections including my kids and I. We were promised a hotel room in Montreal on the aircraft and at the exit of the aircraft, then directed to a desk after custom where me and my two kids were told that we do not get a room for the night and that we were on our own, after a back and fourth and stating what was told to us, the agent at the counter says that we are right and that we should have a room. I ask the lady if she could look into a different flight for us for the next day as I was with two you g kids and wanted them to get some rest. The gentlemen next to her jumps in and said there wss nothing without even (pretending) looking at their system, I insist and say that they could look for the kids. They seemed to have trouble with our reservation so they gave up. I told them that I needed to talk to a manager, they said there were no managers and that no one can do anything, to which I responded that there must be someone that could do something and that it does not make sense for them to repeat the same think as we are not undestanding each other. She threatns to call security and says I am rude. I say I will go, just give me the vouchers and ger response is “ not giving you the vouchers because you are rude”. I was not rude. It is normal to want to talk to a manager. I even said that the people at the counter were not resoonsible for the long journey and that there was nothing they could have done. But to threten and himiliate someone just because they ask for someone else to talk to ? I understand they are overwhelmed, but you know the quality and calibre of a company in the bad times not the smooth ones. I ended up leaving and paying for my own room and board.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

Food hope it make it international not mainly like pilipino food

I think overall both Air Canada and Air New Zealand did a good job the their flights. It is nice to have movies, music, podcasts etc to watch for the long flights. Just wish the seats were wider and had a foot rest to change my leg positions during the trips.

I rarely fly but the boarding was very good, seats are ok, it's economy right ? The food was alright, nothing to write home about, the flight attendants were awesome. The flight was uneventful, a little turbulence, take off and landing were good. For someone who doesn't fly that much I'd say it was pretty good overall.

Our return trips from Lisbon to Vancouver were the worst flights I have EVER been on. Our seats from Frankfurt to Vancouver were most uncomfortable. The 'table ' was not only dirty but broken. My headrest ' support' too was broken, leaving a spot where a broken attachment poked at your head. My food was the worst food I have ever had on any flight. Staff....they all looked and acted as though they hated their jobs!! The Calgary to Vancouver wasnt much better. We had NO services even though we were told of complimentary beverages etc.. That didnt happen. I asked for window seats, assured by the ticket agent I was given a window seat...NOT. Please dont make me go on. Our trip from Vancouver TO Madrid was great......so we were most discouraged at the events of our return trip.

If you want your flight to get delayed constantly for 13+ hours and given a 10 dollar food voucher the. I would say take air canada. Worst experience ever.

My experience with Air Canada has been horrendous. My first flight was delayed 6 hours causing me to miss my connecting flight thus extending my stay at the next airport for 15 hours because it made me miss my connecting flight. They also added another flight to my trip adding more time to it. Overal my flight duration which should have been 15-16 hours to return home has been increased to 33+ hours and the only thing I was given was a 10 dollar food voucher. Talk about a spit in the face. Air Canada is Probabaly the worst airline I have ever been on. I hope no one ever experience this. I am still waiting to get home and another one of my flight is delayed. I am here fearing that I might miss my other connecting flight that they added to my trip and thus adding more time to my trip.

The flight to PHL was cancelled. They couldn't find luggage. Long lines, staff was disorganized, didn't care. Luggage still not found.

Air Canada at SeaTac was the best. Polite, helpful, all good!

I had to change the gate so many times that I got confused.

Bad experience with Air Canada. Our first outbound flight was cancelled due to weather, but the airline rebooked us 2 full days later and basically told us it was our problem and to go away. Then a further onbound flight was delayed for 12 hours. The airline booked us a hotel, but the hotel was unable to transport all passengers in its shuttles (the airline of course didn’t provide any transportation or taxi vouchers), so we waited hours just to get to our hotel and get checked in. Finally, on the way back we had ANOTHER flight cancellation, and the airline wasn’t able to get us on another flight until late the following afternoon. All told we lost 3 days of our vacation (including nonrefundable hotel booking) and arrived home a day later than scheduled. I will never rely on Air Canada to get me where I’m going again.

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