If you can accept not a perfect transit time you may explore different US cities during your trip to Central America. To book the cheapest flights available please look for flights till 30th of November 2015. (for slightly higher fee also including summer holidays and based on date of your outbound flight). Max stay 3 months. This promotional offer with Lufthansa is valid for bookings made till 12th of May 2015 or until sold out. Flights are operated via Frankfurt and in some cases via US cities. (do not forget to get your ESTA certificate in such a case). Depends on the destination you choose there may be long layover on your way in US you would have to accept and giving you great solution to visit another place on your way to Central America.
Booking samples
Paris - Panama for €385
UK - Costa Rica for £374
Amsterdam - Costa Rica from €421
Amsterdam - Panama from €430
Amsterdam - Guatemala from €485
Amsterdam - Belize form €497
Amsterdam - Honduras (San Pedro Sula) from €497
Amsterdam - Honduras (Roatán) from €497
NL - Amsterdam - Panama and Costa Rica - Amsterdam for €443 (+€22 booking fee)
DE - Amsterdam - Panama and Costa Rica - Amsterdam for €453
To check your connection possibilities we recommend to use service of Skyscanner. This tool gives you quickly an idea which airlines are available from your home town.
Booking sample of cheap Return flights from Europe to Central America for €385 here. In this case you would be departing from Paris to Panama on 16th of November. Your return flight from Central America back to Europe would take place on 30th of November 2015.