$70 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2025/26

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2:37 pm - 5:38 pmIAH-SAL

3h 01mnonstop

10:10 am - 1:17 pmSAL-IAH

3h 07mnonstop

$178Volaris El Salvador

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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Dec 11

2:37 pm - 5:38 pmIAH-SAL

3h 01mnonstop

10:10 am - 1:17 pmSAL-IAH

3h 07mnonstop

$182Volaris El Salvador

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Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18

6:15 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-SAL

4h 40mnonstop

8:25 pm - 1:40 amSAL-IAD

4h 15mnonstop

$192Avianca

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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

6:15 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-SAL

4h 40mnonstop

8:10 am - 12:10 amSAL-IAD

15h 00m1 stop

$195Avianca

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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

2:30 pm - 11:50 pmJFK-GUA

10h 20m1 stop

7:19 am - 9:29 pmGUA-JFK

13h 10m1 stop

$212American Airlines

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Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 25

4:40 pm - 7:43 pmIAH-SAL

3h 03mnonstop

6:55 am - 10:04 amSAL-IAH

3h 09mnonstop

$215United Airlines

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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13

8:00 am - 7:20 pmJFK-GUA

12h 20m2 stops

3:40 pm - 11:45 amGUA-JFK

19h 05m1 stop

$216American Airlines

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Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26

3:31 pm - 6:53 pmEWR-SJO

5h 22mnonstop

10:28 pm - 5:31 amSJO-EWR

5h 03mnonstop

$263United Airlines

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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28

1:16 am - 12:41 pmJFK-SAL

12h 25m1 stop

5:02 am - 5:17 pmSAL-JFK

11h 15m1 stop

$270Copa Airlines

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Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 6

2:15 am - 7:41 amJFK-PTY

5h 26mnonstop

6:33 pm - 11:46 pmPTY-JFK

5h 13mnonstop

$568Copa Airlines

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Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 16

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/6

2:37 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 12/11

10:10 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$178

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/13

2:37 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/18

10:10 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$182

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

8:25 pm-1:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$192

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/5

8:10 am-12:10 am

1 stop15h 00m

$195

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/20

2:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/25

7:19 am-9:29 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$212

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/30

4:40 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/13

6:55 am-10:04 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$215

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/26

3:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 05m

$216

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 10/27

3:31 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

10:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$263

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

1:16 am-12:41 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/6

5:02 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$270

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

2:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 12/16

6:33 pm-11:46 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$568

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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	$497 - $769

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $136 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $135 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	145% 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 $154, which is 59% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Belize City

Flights to Central America are typically 60% more expensive when flying to Belize City, where the average price is $367

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$70
Best Round-Trip Price	$178
Fastest flight time	2h 52m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $70 (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 $178 (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 52m (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 3% 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 $33. 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 October 2025, there are 48 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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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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