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2:47 pm - 5:40 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$276Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

2:47 pm - 5:40 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$276Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

9:12 pm - 12:16 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:31 pm - 7:19 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$333Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

2:47 pm - 4:42 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

1:31 pm - 7:19 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$342Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

2:47 pm - 4:42 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

1:31 pm - 7:19 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$344Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

9:12 pm - 12:16 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:31 pm - 7:19 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$367Frontier

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24

1:40 am - 11:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:15 pm - 12:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 10m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

$374Avianca

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 31

3:32 pm - 8:19 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:03 am - 1:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 57m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$374Copa Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

2:20 am - 8:19 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:55 pm - 3:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 04m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$374Copa Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

1:55 am - 8:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 40m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

4:15 pm - 12:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 10m1 stop Guatemala City La Aurora

$376Avianca

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22

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5:45 pm - 7:40 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

12:05 pm - 4:10 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$406Avianca

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

2:05 pm - 4:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

12:10 pm - 3:10 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 00mnonstop

$407Avianca

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Nov 4

2:47 pm - 4:49 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 02mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$411Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 19

6:12 pm - 10:02 amLAX Los Angeles-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

14h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:07 am - 9:04 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$411Frontier

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5

11:54 pm - 6:21 amLAX Los Angeles-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 27mnonstop

11:07 am - 9:04 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$412Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5

10:59 am - 5:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 27mnonstop

11:07 am - 9:04 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$414Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5

2:47 pm - 4:49 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 02mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$416Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 22

6:12 pm - 10:02 amLAX Los Angeles-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

14h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:07 am - 9:04 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$421Frontier

Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5

3:32 pm - 7:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 38m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:03 am - 1:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

12h 57m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$439Copa Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9

3:32 pm - 7:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 38m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:55 pm - 6:17 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$449Copa Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Central America

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2:47 pm - 5:40 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$276Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

2:47 pm - 5:40 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$276Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 28

1:55 am - 8:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 40mnonstop

4:15 pm - 12:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 10mnonstop

$376Avianca

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24

1:55 am - 8:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 40mnonstop

4:15 pm - 12:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 10mnonstop

$376Avianca

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

9:15 am - 1:48 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 33mnonstop

3:10 pm - 9:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 05mnonstop

$385JetBlue

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

6:15 am - 9:20 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 05mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:17 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$421Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 26

6:49 pm - 8:49 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 00mnonstop

6:00 am - 10:10 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$426United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

6:15 pm - 8:19 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 04mnonstop

4:40 pm - 7:50 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$426United Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 00mnonstop

6:00 am - 10:10 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$426Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

9:15 am - 1:48 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 33mnonstop

3:00 pm - 9:03 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 03mnonstop

$481JetBlue

Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 24

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/26

2:47 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/2

10:14 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$276

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/21

2:47 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/28

10:14 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$276

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/9

9:12 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/17

1:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

$333

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/10

1:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

$342

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/26

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/10

1:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

$344

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/16

9:12 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/24

1:31 pm-7:19 am

1 stop16h 48m

$367

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/21

1:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop10h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/31

4:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$374

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

3:32 pm-8:19 am

1 stop18h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/24

10:03 am-1:00 am

1 stop12h 57m

$374

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

2:20 am-8:19 am

1 stop7h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/20

5:55 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 04m

$374

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/17

1:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/22

4:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$376

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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	$655 - $1,010

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $166 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	23% more expensive	Users typically spent $188 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	109% 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 El Salvador, followed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

Cheapest flights to cities in Central America

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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 $237, which is 48% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 49% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $449

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$141
Best Round-Trip Price	$276
Fastest flight time	4h 22m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $141 (Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 5 days is $276 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 22m (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 2% 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 $75. Alternatively, San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $84.

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 August 2026, there are 48 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Central America. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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