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Low seasonSeptember
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
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Flights from California to Central America: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Central America 
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MuriloFlew with Copa AirlinesSFO-PTYDec 2024
Grab a snack before boarding, you will get hungry if you fly Copa - they don’t offer snacks.
CarmelFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-LIRJan 2025
Know that flights are very unreliable so pad your days/plans.
Verified travelerFlew with AviancaLAX-GUAJan 2024
Be sure to have you immigration declaration filled out before landing. We weren’t given documents, but the staff was helpful in setting us up with a QR code and assisting us along the way.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Central America

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Central America.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California 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 California 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 California to Central America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Central America?

    California and Central America are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Avianca (71 flights per week), United Airlines (52 flights per week), and Copa Airlines (38 flights per week).

  • 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.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Central America?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America is Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA), with an average flight price of $149.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Central America is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $417. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $476 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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $327 on average. Morning departures are around 34% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Central America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $501.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Central America?

    The cheapest ticket to Central America from California found in the last 72 hours was to San José, at $155 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $194.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Central America?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Central America is March, when tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $884 and $617 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Central America?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Central America, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Central America?

    From California, there are direct flights to Central America from 5 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 201 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Central America are there each day?

    There are around 43 direct flights from within California to Central America every day. Most flights (68%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to Central America are there each week?

    Each week there are around 300 direct flights from within California to Central America. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Central America?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Central America takes 7h 42m, covering a distance of 2598 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Guatemala City (GUA) with an average flight time of 4h 34m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Central America each week?

    Each week, there are 35 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 265 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to Central America. There aren't any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San Salvador (35% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are San José (30%) and Panama City (16%). Searches for flights to Liberia (11%), to Managua (6%) and to San Pedro Sula (2%) are also popular.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Central Americafrom $734
Business Class flights to Central Americafrom $578
Prem Econ Class flights to Central Americafrom $819
Economy Class flights to Central Americafrom $155

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