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

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6:59 am - 11:03 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 04mnonstop

10:58 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 31mnonstop

$301Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Mar 11 - Fri, Mar 19

6:59 am - 11:03 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 04mnonstop

11:58 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 31mnonstop

$308Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8

12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 08mnonstop

$344Volaris Costa Rica

Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 22

1:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

4:15 pm - 2:27 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

20h 12m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$352Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Sun, Mar 28

12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 08mnonstop

$365Volaris Costa Rica

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13

12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

4:15 pm - 1:28 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

20h 13m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$369Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 11

8:50 pm - 11:57 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

15h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:21 pm - 11:56 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

9h 35m1 stop Orlando

$387Frontier

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 16

11:48 pm - 2:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 19m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:52 pm - 10:13 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

9h 21m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$388Volaris

Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 19

7:38 pm - 2:07 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

17h 29m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

2:52 pm - 10:27 amGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

20h 35m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$400Volaris

Thu, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 29

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

$411Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to Central America

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3:10 pm - 11:55 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:30 am - 8:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

10h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$414Avianca

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Nov 11

11:40 pm - 8:50 amMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:50 am - 12:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

9h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$414Avianca

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Nov 4

11:33 pm - 5:20 amLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 47mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$434Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Mar 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

$436Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

4:16 pm - 11:24 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

1:43 pm - 11:59 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

9h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$445American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 24

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

2h 55mnonstop

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

3h 05mnonstop

$449Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 24

4:16 pm - 11:24 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

20h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:04 pm - 10:25 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

19h 21m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$450American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:59 am - 9:49 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4h 50mnonstop

10:49 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 40mnonstop

$461Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14

7:00 am - 7:37 pmEWR Newark-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 12:45 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-EWR Newark

9h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$466United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 29

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

$471United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Central America

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6:59 am - 11:03 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 04mnonstop

10:58 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 31mnonstop

$301Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Mar 11 - Fri, Mar 19

6:59 am - 11:03 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 04mnonstop

11:58 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 31mnonstop

$308Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8

12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 08mnonstop

$344Volaris Costa Rica

Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 22

12:52 pm - 3:11 pmMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 19mnonstop

7:00 am - 11:08 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 08mnonstop

$365Volaris Costa Rica

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13

1:05 pm - 4:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

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

3h 03mnonstop

$373Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 2

4:45 pm - 7:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 00mnonstop

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

3h 03mnonstop

$380Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 9

6:15 pm - 9:19 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 04mnonstop

2:50 pm - 6:00 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$406United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 5

6:15 pm - 9:19 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

$406United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 5

7:05 am - 8:30 amMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 25mnonstop

9:45 am - 3:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 28mnonstop

$425Frontier

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

7:05 am - 8:30 amMCO Orlando-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 25mnonstop

9:45 am - 3:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MCO Orlando

3h 28mnonstop

$430Frontier

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR Newark - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWRSAL

Newark

Thu 3/11

6:59 am-11:03 am

Nonstop5h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/19

10:58 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$301

NewarkSan Salvador

EWR Newark - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWRSAL

Newark

Thu 3/4

6:59 am-11:03 am

Nonstop5h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/8

11:58 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$308

Quickest round-trip

OrlandoSan José

MCO Orlando - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 2/19

12:52 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/22

7:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop3h 08m

$344

OrlandoSan José

MCO Orlando - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCOSJO

Orlando

Wed 3/24

1:52 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/28

4:15 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$352

OrlandoSan José

MCO Orlando - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCOSJO

Orlando

Sat 3/6

12:52 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/13

7:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop3h 08m

$365

OrlandoSan José

MCO Orlando - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MCOSJO

Orlando

Fri 3/5

12:52 pm-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/11

4:15 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$369

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/6

8:50 pm-11:57 am

1 stop15h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 1/16

2:21 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$387

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 2/7

11:48 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/19

2:52 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$388

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Thu 3/18

7:38 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/29

2:52 pm-10:27 am

1 stop20h 35m

$400

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

$411

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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	$676 - $1,003

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $185 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $142 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	101% 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

Liberia

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Liberia for $218, which is 55% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 46% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $481

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$174
Best Round-Trip Price	$308
Fastest flight time	2h 53m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $174 (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 $308 (Newark to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 2h 53m (Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport in San Pedro Sula for the best deals, with an average airfare of $123. 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 $129.

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 September 2026, there are 46 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

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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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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