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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

$284Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 23

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

$287Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

8:44 pm - 12:16 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:31 pm - 7:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$333Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

9:00 am - 2:47 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 47mnonstop

8:45 am - 1:00 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$337Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

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

5h 08mnonstop

$339Volaris Costa Rica

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 10

12:37 am - 12:46 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

11h 09m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

8:45 am - 1:00 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$339Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

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

5h 08mnonstop

$341Volaris Costa Rica

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

8:44 pm - 12:16 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

16h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:31 pm - 7:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

16h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$341Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

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

$363Avianca

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4

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

2h 55mnonstop

8:00 am - 12:05 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$366Avianca

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

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

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9:00 am - 2:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

3:47 pm - 10:52 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

8h 05m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$366Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 27

9:00 am - 2:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

3:47 pm - 10:52 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

8h 05m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$366Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 28

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

3h 02mnonstop

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

3h 03mnonstop

$389Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Nov 3

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

3h 02mnonstop

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

3h 03mnonstop

$394Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Nov 3

9:00 am - 2:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 04mnonstop

$394Volaris Costa Rica

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 24

9:00 am - 2:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 04mnonstop

$405Volaris Costa Rica

Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Sep 4

2:40 pm - 8:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

5h 00mnonstop

5:35 pm - 9:15 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 40mnonstop

$416Avianca

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Nov 12

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

2h 55mnonstop

8:00 am - 12:05 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$434Avianca

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

6:14 pm - 11:29 amHOU Houston Hobby-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

12:29 pm - 9:02 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-HOU Houston Hobby

19h 33m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$440American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

6:14 pm - 11:29 amHOU Houston Hobby-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

18h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

12:29 pm - 9:02 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-HOU Houston Hobby

19h 33m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$440American Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 29

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

$284Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 23

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

$287Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

9:00 am - 2:47 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 47mnonstop

8:45 am - 1:00 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$337Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

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

5h 08mnonstop

$339Volaris Costa Rica

Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 10

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

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

5h 08mnonstop

$341Volaris Costa Rica

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 8

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

$363Avianca

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4

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

2h 55mnonstop

8:00 am - 12:05 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$366Avianca

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 am - 12:15 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

$406United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

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

3h 00mnonstop

3:40 pm - 7:50 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$406United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 25

10:47 pm - 5:35 amLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 48mnonstop

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

5h 08mnonstop

$442Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Thu, Feb 4

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HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/12

2:47 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/23

10:14 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$284

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/22

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/29

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$287

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/9

8:44 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/17

1:31 pm-7:29 am

1 stop16h 58m

$333

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/28

8:45 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$337

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

8:01 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/10

2:12 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$339

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

12:37 am-12:46 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/28

8:45 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$339

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/3

8:01 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/7

2:12 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$341

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/9

8:44 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/17

1:31 pm-7:29 am

1 stop16h 58m

$341

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/23

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/4

12:05 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$363

HoustonSan Salvador

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

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/14

2:05 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$366

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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	$650 - $979

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $171 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	19% more expensive	Users typically spent $158 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	124% 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 $223, which is 51% 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 $454

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$143
Best Round-Trip Price	$285
Fastest flight time	2h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $143 (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 $285 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 2h 55m (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 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 $74. 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 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.

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