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Managua
Managua2 stops$2,020

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Low season

May

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,399
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to San José

FAQs - booking Central America flights

  • How long is the flight to Central America?

    An average direct flight from New Zealand to Central America takes 35h 23m, covering a distance of 18943 km. The most popular route is Auckland - Managua with an average flight time of 26h 29m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Central America?

    The cheapest ticket to Central America from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was $2,603. The most popular route is from Auckland to Managua and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $2,808.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Central America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Managua (43% of total searches to Central America). The next most popular destinations are San José (29%) and Panama City (29%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Central America

  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Central America flight deals.

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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9070 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

4.0 OkayNICOLE, Nov 2024SFO - SJD
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Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Overall good flight. The pilots were excellent. It was a nice flight, but the seats were a little uncomfortable.

There was no air on the plane and it was very hot.

The flights were great. Although late departing Cancun, the staff at the airport did a great job in rebooking us on a later flight leaving Newark for Ottawa. With the delay, we would not have made our original flight. They also pulled our bags and retagged them. Wonderful job.

Everything was perfect except the pad at the top of the seat back. It pushes my head forward in a very uncomfortable position and it is not removable.

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Ridiculously slow disorganized boarding, ended up 35 min late and people missed connections

Really solid flight! The in-flight entertainment screens are not very touch-responsive in the way that of other airlines’ are, which was my only issue. But otherwise we had good food and drink offerings and the flight attendants were very welcoming.

The flight from Cleveland to Newark was great. The connecting flight wasn’t so good.

The pairing of personal Bluetooth headset did not work, provided headset did not work, then the screen locked and therefore no in-flight entertainment was available.

I was forced to check my carry-on bag, which I don't appreciate.

It was a small plane and difficult to put my carry-on bag in the overhead compartment. The crew was awesome and boarding was good.

Older plane, business class was not up to par, entertainment screen small and dim and average food.

Freezing temperature inside the cabin and terrible food. AC used to be better.

Delays were reported timely. The waiting area was a joke, it was caious the loading was delayed and not reported clearly. Their was disgruntled passengers. The personel tried their best but the organization failed the customer and the present personnel. There was no planning causing poor exicusion.

Constant delays worked out in our favor but definitely extended our travel day

There was no entertainment on board and wi-fi did not work for me. Food consisted of beverage and pretzels. Flight was over 2 hours delayed due to unscheduled maintenance. We missed our Toronto connection. Air Canada rebooked us for the next day. We had purchased premium seats but our rebooked flight was nearly full and we did not sit together. Seats were way in the back of the plane. Air Canada did provide us with a hotel stay. Agent upon deplaning told us luggage would be sent through to our final destination. Customer service person told us our luggage would be at the carousel. It never showed up, so we lost an hour waiting for it, already well past my bedtime by now. My husband has limited mobility. Baggage agent advised us the luggage did, indeed, get placed somewhere for our next day flight and provided us with an overnight kit (shaving kit, oral hygiene kit, sleep shirt, etc.) and it was very much appreciated and needed. Husband has mobility issues and we found that wheelchair assistance is not provided during layover stops, which made it difficult (and slow) for us to get from gate to customer service to baggage claim to hotel shuttle. For the most part, all agents we dealt with were respectful and pleasant, although only a few were as warm, friendly and helpful as most of the Canadians we had interacted with during our visit.

Late, almost 3 hours late. I have whiplash from how many times our ETA was changed.

There was plenty of room. Didn’t feel like you were squished in your seat. Very comfortable.

The flights from Toronto to Paris were middle of the road, just average. Nice enough crew dealing with an older plane. The trip from Toronto on Air Canada Express was a nightmare. We knew that we had a 3 hour layover in Toronto, but because of 4 delays that turned into a 7 hour layover. And, with 7 hours to get my luggage from one of their planes to another they still managed to lose my bag. In fact, they lost the luggage of 7 people in that smaller plane. I still don’t have my luggage.

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Recent return flight deals

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2 stopsAmerican Airlines
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$2,020
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