$1,147 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
San José
San José2 stops$1,615
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,541
Managua
Managua2 stops$3,000
San José
San José2 stops$1,615
Panama City
Panama City2 stops$2,541
Managua
Managua2 stops$3,000

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

Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 13:25AKL-SJO
43h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:10SJO-AKL
55h 10m2 stops
$1,615American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:50 - 21:55AKL-SJO
34h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:25SJO-AKL
57h 25m2 stops
$1,917American Airlines
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Mon, 22 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
British Airways Logo
13:20 - 21:00AKL-SJO
26h 40m2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:50 - 09:10SJO-AKL
46h 20m2 stops
$2,426British Airways
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Mon, 22 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
British Airways Logo
13:20 - 10:32AKL-SJO
40h 12m2 stops
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14:47 - 09:10SJO-AKL
23h 23m1 stop
$2,431British Airways
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Wed, 24 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 22:55AKL-SJO
51h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 11:00SJO-AKL
55h 25m2 stops
$2,683Air Canada
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Tue, 23 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 22:55AKL-SJO
27h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 11:00SJO-AKL
31h 25m2 stops
$2,770Air Canada
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Mon, 22 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 22:45AKL-SJO
28h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:29 - 09:10SJO-AKL
31h 41m1 stop
$2,995Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sun, 1 Feb
United Airlines Logo
15:50 - 18:49AKL-PTY
20h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 09:10PTY-AKL
23h 35m1 stop
$3,555United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sun, 1 Feb
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:49AKL-PTY
29h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 17:20PTY-AKL
31h 45m2 stops
$3,564United Airlines
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Sun, 21 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 22:32AKL-SJO
49h 27m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:40SJO-AKL
36h 10m3 stops
$3,708Multiple Airlines
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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 many airports are there in Central America?

There are 40 airports in Central America. The busiest airport is Tocumen Airport, Panama (PTY), with 34% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Central America?

An average direct flight from New Zealand to Central America takes 28h 28m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The shortest route is Auckland (AKL) to Panama City (PTY) with an average flight time of 20h 59m.

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 (22%) and Panama City (11%).

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,147
Best time to beat the crowds (42% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% 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.

  • 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 $2,884. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $3,973 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 retur 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

  • 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 8926 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
Airline reviews

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

8.0 ExcellentBill, Aug 2025ANC - EWR
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There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

Ridiculous boarding. Enter the gate, walk down a staircase with bags, exit a building, get on a crowded bus, dropped off a few meters away from the aircraft, walk with bags to another set of stairs to board the aircraft. And all that during a pouring down rain, and with children. Ridiculous!!!

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Flight was actually on Air Canada. The flight itself was fine. Nothing special. Food was pretty pathetic except for cookies. They offered plenty of food and drinks but just wasn't very good. Even for airline food.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Better seating for sure. The seats were so close together for such long flights.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Central America

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