$165 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Central America

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6:14 pm - 11:29 am

HOU

SAL

18h 15m

2 stops

12:29 pm - 9:02 am

SAL

HOU

19h 33m

2 stops

$385American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:41 am - 12:48 pm

HOU

SAL

8h 07m

1 stop

1:53 pm - 9:03 am

SAL

HOU

18h 10m

1 stop

$388American Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 31

7:35 am - 5:00 pm

JFK

PTY

10h 25m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 1:15 am

PTY

JFK

8h 25m

1 stop

$404Avianca

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21

3:35 am - 10:30 am

JFK

PTY

7h 55m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 2:05 am

PTY

JFK

9h 15m

1 stop

$405Avianca

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 28

1:16 am - 8:34 pm

JFK

SAL

20h 18m

1 stop

7:30 am - 5:17 pm

SAL

JFK

8h 47m

1 stop

$414Copa Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 12

9:34 am - 7:12 am

JFK

SJO

23h 38m

1 stop

1:37 pm - 2:00 pm

SJO

JFK

22h 23m

1 stop

$444Copa Airlines

Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 30

8:24 am - 11:38 am

EWR

SJO

5h 14mnonstop

1:25 pm - 12:58 am

SJO

EWR

9h 33m

1 stop

$449United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

10:59 am - 4:57 pm

LAX

SAL

4h 58mnonstop

5:16 am - 9:29 am

SAL

LAX

5h 13mnonstop

$462Volaris El Salvador

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14

10:59 am - 4:57 pm

LAX

SAL

4h 58mnonstop

6:11 pm - 10:24 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 13mnonstop

$463Volaris El Salvador

Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 18

10:48 pm - 4:50 am

LAX

SAL

5h 02mnonstop

2:00 am - 6:16 am

SAL

LAX

5h 16mnonstop

$466United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/22

6:14 pm-11:29 am

2 stops18h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/29

12:29 pm-9:02 am

2 stops19h 33m

$385

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/23

5:41 am-12:48 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 8/31

1:53 pm-9:03 am

1 stop18h 10m

$388

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/17

7:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/21

3:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

$404

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

3:35 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 8/28

3:50 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 15m

$405

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

1:16 am-8:34 pm

1 stop20h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/12

7:30 am-5:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$414

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/24

9:34 am-7:12 am

1 stop23h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/30

1:37 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 23m

$444

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Thu 10/8

8:24 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/12

1:25 pm-12:58 am

1 stop9h 33m

$449

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/7

10:59 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/14

5:16 am-9:29 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$462

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/7

10:59 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/18

6:11 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$463

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/28

10:48 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 10/2

2:00 am-6:16 am

Nonstop5h 16m

$466

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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	$616 - $946

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	22% cheaper	Users typically spent $169 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $161 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	102% 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

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 $244, which is 56% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 73% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $544

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$165
Best Round-Trip Price	$385
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 $165 (Houston Hobby 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 $385 (Houston Hobby 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 3% 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 Panama City Tocumen Intl airport in Panama City for the best deals, with an average airfare of $132. 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 $143.

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 July 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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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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