$84 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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2:55 am - 5:23 am

IAD

SAL

4h 28mnonstop

6:58 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

IAD

4h 17mnonstop

$203Volaris El Salvador

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

1:07 pm - 4:44 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:20 am - 12:27 pm

SAL

IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$204Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 12

8:20 pm - 2:47 pm

HOU

SAL

18h 27m

2 stops

1:37 pm - 9:43 am

SAL

HOU

20h 06m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$230American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Thu, May 7

3:20 am - 6:00 am

JFK

GUA

4h 40mnonstop

7:10 pm - 1:50 am

GUA

JFK

4h 40mnonstop

$258Avianca

Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 17

3:35 am - 9:00 am

JFK

GUA

7h 25m

1 stop

7:10 pm - 1:50 am

GUA

JFK

4h 40mnonstop

$260Avianca

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 31

7:10 pm - 10:36 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 26mnonstop

11:45 pm - 6:39 am

SJO

JFK

4h 54mnonstop

$263JetBlue

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23

12:29 pm - 4:37 pm

JFK

GUA

5h 08mnonstop

1:10 pm - 8:50 am

GUA

JFK

17h 40m

1 stop

$264JetBlue

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

4:10 am - 12:41 pm

JFK

SAL

10h 31m

1 stop

8:29 am - 3:59 am

SAL

JFK

17h 30m

1 stop

$279Copa Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 17

4:36 pm - 8:35 pm

IAD

PTY

4h 59mnonstop

10:29 pm - 4:22 am

PTY

IAD

4h 53mnonstop

$425Copa Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

2:55 am-5:23 am

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/8

6:58 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$203

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/12

6:20 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$204

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

8:20 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops18h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/2

1:37 pm-9:43 am

2 stops20h 06m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/7

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$230

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

3:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/17

7:10 pm-1:50 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$258

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

3:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop7h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/31

7:10 pm-1:50 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$260

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

7:10 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

11:45 pm-6:39 am

Nonstop4h 54m

$263

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

12:29 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop17h 40m

$264

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

4:10 am-12:41 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/17

8:29 am-3:59 am

1 stop17h 30m

$279

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/17

4:36 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 4/19

10:29 pm-4:22 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$425

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Flight prices to countries in Central America

Interested in flights to Central America? Find the countries in Central America that you can fly to for the biggest bang for your buck

	Price	$452 - $776

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	27% cheaper	Users typically spent $171 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	25% more expensive	Users typically spent $153 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	149% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Costa Rica than any other country in Central America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destination in Central America, according to our users, is Costa Rica, followed by El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

Cheapest flights to cities in Central America

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Central America from United States

San José

Central America

Cheapest flight to Central America from San José

Panama City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Panama City for $153, which is 63% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 58% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $409

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$84
Best Round-Trip Price	$203
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $84 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $203 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 40m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Central America

Where is it cheapest to fly into Central America?

If you're headed to Central America, consider flying into San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport in San Salvador for the best deals, with an average airfare of $33. Alternatively, San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport in San Pedro Sula is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $33.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Central America?

Prices for flights to Central America are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Central America?

As of February 2026, there are 47 operators available to choose from for flights to Central America.

How old do you have to be to fly to Central America?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Central America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Central America?

The required travel and health documents for your Central America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Central America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Central America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Central America which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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