$90 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2025/26

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7:25 pm - 12:43 pm

JFK

GUA

18h 18m2 stops

2:06 pm - 10:10 am

GUA

JFK

19h 04m2 stops

$217American Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4

2:45 am - 6:50 am

JFK

GUA

5h 05mnonstop

7:45 pm - 1:15 am

GUA

JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$218Avianca

Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 6

4:56 pm - 2:07 pm

JFK

GUA

22h 11m1 stop

4:02 pm - 10:04 am

GUA

JFK

17h 02m1 stop

$219American Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29

5:00 am - 12:24 pm

HOU

SAL

8h 24m1 stop

2:30 pm - 9:51 pm

SAL

HOU

6h 21m1 stop

$220American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

5:50 am - 6:35 pm

JFK

GUA

13h 45m1 stop

8:10 pm - 4:20 am

GUA

JFK

7h 10m1 stop

$224Avianca

Mon, Jan 26 - Fri, Feb 6

1:25 am - 5:02 am

IAD

SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:36 pm - 12:43 am

SAL

IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$242Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Apr 15

12:40 am - 12:26 pm

LAX

GUA

9h 46m1 stop

2:40 am - 6:04 am

GUA

LAX

5h 24mnonstop

$260United Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

5:51 am - 12:25 pm

EWR

SJO

7h 34m1 stop

1:30 pm - 11:58 pm

SJO

EWR

9h 28m1 stop

$282Spirit Airlines

Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 22

5:45 am - 12:22 pm

EWR

SJO

7h 37m1 stop

1:30 pm - 11:58 pm

SJO

EWR

9h 28m1 stop

$287Spirit Airlines

Sat, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 16

8:15 am - 5:07 pm

IAD

PTY

8h 52m1 stop

11:35 am - 8:49 pm

PTY

IAD

9h 14m1 stop

$473United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

7:25 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops18h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/4

2:06 pm-10:10 am

2 stops19h 04m

$217

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

2:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/6

7:45 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$218

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

4:56 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

4:02 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 02m

$219

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/9

2:30 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$220

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

5:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/6

8:10 pm-4:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

$224

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

1:25 am-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/15

6:36 pm-12:43 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$242

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:40 am-12:26 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 1/27

2:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$260

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/7

5:51 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$282

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$287

Washington, D.C.Panama City

IAD - PTY

IADPTY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/5

8:15 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 2/10

11:35 am-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$473

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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	$455 - $757

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $155 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $146 more on trips to Panama
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

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San José

Cheapest flights according to searches in the past 7 days on momondo.

Central America

Cheapest flight to Central America from San José

Guatemala City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Guatemala City for $115, which is 79% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 80% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $546

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$92
Best Round-Trip Price	$217
Fastest flight time	4h 59m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $92 (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 72 hours is $217 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 59m (Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 7% 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 $32. Alternatively, San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport in San Salvador is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $34.

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 December 2025, there are 49 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?

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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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