$65 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2025/26

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

7:25 pm - 9:50 pmIAD-SAL

4h 25mnonstop

10:05 pm - 4:20 amSAL-IAD

4h 15mnonstop

$187Avianca

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sáb., sep. 27 - lun., oct. 13

2:30 am - 10:50 amIAD-SAL

10h 20m1 stop

10:05 pm - 3:10 amSAL-IAD

4h 05mnonstop

$188Avianca

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lun., oct. 27 - mar., nov. 4

1:23 am - 5:00 amIAD-SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:20 am - 11:27 amSAL-IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$189Volaris El Salvador

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jue., nov. 6 - dom., nov. 9

2:37 am - 4:57 amIAD-SAL

4h 20mnonstop

6:37 pm - 12:54 amSAL-IAD

4h 17mnonstop

$190Volaris El Salvador

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sáb., oct. 4 - sáb., oct. 11

6:30 am - 2:28 pmJFK-SAL

8h 58m1 stop

3:31 pm - 12:53 amSAL-JFK

8h 22m1 stop

$230American Airlines

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lun., nov. 3 - vie., nov. 7

6:37 pm - 12:20 pmHOU-SAL

17h 43m2 stops

3:31 pm - 9:40 amSAL-HOU

18h 09m2 stops

$234American Airlines

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lun., nov. 10 - sáb., nov. 15

7:15 am - 6:49 pmLAX-GUA

10h 34m1 stop

2:30 am - 6:41 amGUA-LAX

5h 11mnonstop

$249United Airlines

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mié., oct. 15 - mar., oct. 21

7:20 am - 4:32 pmLAX-GUA

8h 12m1 stop

2:30 am - 6:41 amGUA-LAX

5h 11mnonstop

$259United Airlines

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lun., sep. 22 - mié., oct. 1

9:33 am - 11:39 pmJFK-SAL

16h 06m1 stop

5:00 am - 2:17 pmSAL-JFK

8h 17m1 stop

$259Copa Airlines

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sáb., nov. 1 - mié., nov. 12

3:32 pm - 11:37 pmJFK-SAL

10h 05m1 stop

1:41 pm - 12:46 amSAL-JFK

9h 05m1 stop

$267Copa Airlines

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mié., oct. 8 - lun., oct. 13

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/27

7:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 10/13

10:05 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$187

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 10/27

2:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop10h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 11/4

10:05 pm-3:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$188

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/6

1:23 am-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 11/9

6:20 am-11:27 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$189

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 10/4

2:37 am-4:57 am

Nonstop4h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 10/11

6:37 pm-12:54 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$190

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 11/3

6:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 11/7

3:31 pm-12:53 am

1 stop8h 22m

$230

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

lun. 11/10

6:37 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops17h 43m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 11/15

3:31 pm-9:40 am

2 stops18h 09m

$234

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

mié. 10/15

7:15 am-6:49 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 10/21

2:30 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$249

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

lun. 9/22

7:20 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 10/1

2:30 am-6:41 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$259

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/1

9:33 am-11:39 pm

1 stop16h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 11/12

5:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$259

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 10/8

3:32 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 10/13

1:41 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 05m

$267

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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	$471 - $769

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	28% cheaper	Users typically spent $182 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $117 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	141% 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, San José Province

Central America

Cheapest flight to Central America from San José, San José Province

Guatemala City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Guatemala City for $139, which is 66% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José, San José Province

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 71% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $398

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$65
Best Round-Trip Price	$187
Fastest flight time	4h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $65 (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 $187 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 20m (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 4% 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 September 2025, there are 47 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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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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