$77 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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2:55 am - 5:23 am

IAD

SAL

4h 28mnonstop

6:58 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

IAD

4h 17mnonstop

$206Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Jun 3

2:55 am - 5:23 am

IAD

SAL

4h 28mnonstop

6:58 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

IAD

4h 17mnonstop

$208Volaris El Salvador

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$230American Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22

8:20 pm - 1:44 pm

HOU

SAL

18h 24m

2 stops

2:44 pm - 11:48 am

SAL

HOU

20h 04m

2 stops

$245American Airlines

Sat, Mar 21 - Fri, Apr 3

6:40 am - 8:49 pm

LAX

SAL

13h 09m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 11:44 pm

SAL

LAX

9h 04m

1 stop

$281United Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20

3:35 am - 8:45 am

JFK

SJO

7h 10m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 2:05 am

SJO

JFK

8h 55m

1 stop

$288Avianca

Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 23

6:45 pm - 10:14 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 29mnonstop

11:59 pm - 7:00 am

SJO

JFK

5h 01mnonstop

$289JetBlue

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30

3:35 am - 8:45 am

JFK

SJO

7h 10m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 1:15 am

SJO

JFK

8h 05m

1 stop

$290Avianca

Fri, May 15 - Thu, Jun 4

7:40 am - 10:46 am

JFK

GUA

5h 06mnonstop

1:59 pm - 8:48 pm

GUA

JFK

4h 49mnonstop

$298JetBlue

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

8:19 am - 11:42 am

EWR

SJO

5h 23mnonstop

11:13 am - 10:59 pm

SJO

EWR

9h 46m

1 stop

$334United Airlines

Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 22

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Return

Price

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

2:55 am-5:23 am

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/3

6:58 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$206

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/31

2:55 am-5:23 am

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/1

6:58 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$208

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/22

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$230

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/21

8:20 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops18h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/3

2:44 pm-11:48 am

2 stops20h 04m

$245

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

3:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/15

3:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

3:10 pm-2:05 am

1 stop8h 55m

$288

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

6:45 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$289

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/15

3:35 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/4

3:10 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 05m

$290

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

7:40 am-10:46 am

Nonstop5h 06m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/13

1:59 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$298

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 3/22

8:19 am-11:42 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:13 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$334

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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	$513 - $845

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $167 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $165 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	126% 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

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

Guatemala City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Guatemala City for $156, which is 58% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Belize City

Flights to Central America are typically 52% more expensive when flying to Belize City, where the average price is $366

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$78
Best Round-Trip Price	$206
Fastest flight time	4h 34m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $78 (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 $206 (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 34m (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 8% 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 $35. Alternatively, San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport in San Pedro Sula is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $51.

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 March 2026, 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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