$87 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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1:07 pm - 4:44 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:20 am - 12:27 pm

SAL

IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$214Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11

1:07 pm - 4:44 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 37mnonstop

6:20 am - 11:27 am

SAL

IAD

4h 07mnonstop

$215Volaris El Salvador

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 23

6:15 pm - 9:55 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 40mnonstop

8:25 pm - 1:40 am

SAL

IAD

4h 15mnonstop

$218Avianca

Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24

4:21 pm - 12:37 pm

HOU

SAL

20h 16m

2 stops

3:47 pm - 11:48 am

SAL

HOU

20h 01m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Feb 27

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:03 am

SAL

HOU

18h 44m

2 stops

$230American Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Wed, May 20

11:59 pm - 12:29 pm

LAX

GUA

10h 30m

1 stop

12:15 pm - 7:15 am

GUA

LAX

21h 00m

2 stops

$238Spirit Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

11:59 pm - 12:29 pm

LAX

GUA

10h 30m

1 stop

1:28 pm - 10:56 pm

GUA

LAX

11h 28m

1 stop

$239Spirit Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

2:45 am - 11:25 am

JFK

SJO

9h 40m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 1:00 am

SJO

JFK

8h 55m

1 stop

$246Avianca

Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28

11:00 am - 3:15 pm

JFK

GUA

5h 15mnonstop

4:40 pm - 10:25 pm

GUA

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$254JetBlue

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1

7:09 am - 10:20 am

JFK

LIR

5h 11mnonstop

11:55 am - 6:57 pm

LIR

JFK

5h 02mnonstop

$262JetBlue

Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/11

6:20 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$214

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/23

6:20 am-11:27 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$215

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

6:15 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

8:25 pm-1:40 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$218

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

4:21 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/27

3:47 pm-11:48 am

2 stops20h 01m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/8

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

1:19 pm-9:03 am

2 stops18h 44m

$230

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/7

12:15 pm-7:15 am

2 stops21h 00m

$238

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/7

1:28 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$239

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

2:45 am-11:25 am

2 stops9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

3:05 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 55m

$246

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

11:00 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/1

4:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$254

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/2

7:09 am-10:20 am

Nonstop5h 11m

Liberia

Fri 4/10

11:55 am-6:57 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$262

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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	$505 - $770

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $117 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $147 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	172% 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, Honduras and Panama.

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 $164, which is 58% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 60% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $388

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$87
Best Round-Trip Price	$214
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $87 (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 $214 (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 40m (Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 January 2026, 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?

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