$86 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$216Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:01 am - 12:07 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$219Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Nov 5

6:00 am - 12:45 pm

HOU

SAL

7h 45m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 11:53 pm

SAL

HOU

8h 54m

1 stop

$281American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26

3:58 pm - 11:00 am

HOU

SAL

20h 02m

2 stops

1:59 pm - 11:53 pm

SAL

HOU

8h 54m

1 stop

$285American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

8:15 am - 2:15 pm

MIA

PTY

7h 00m

1 stop

4:25 am - 12:25 pm

PTY

MIA

7h 00m

1 stop

$287Avianca

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13

6:00 pm - 1:55 am

MIA

PTY

8h 55m

2 stops

3:10 pm - 11:30 pm

PTY

MIA

7h 20m

1 stop

$288Avianca

Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13

3:32 pm - 8:21 am

JFK

SJO

18h 49m

1 stop

6:19 pm - 3:59 am

SJO

JFK

7h 40m

1 stop

$344Copa Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1

3:32 pm - 7:09 am

JFK

SJO

17h 37m

1 stop

6:01 pm - 3:59 am

SJO

JFK

7h 58m

1 stop

$345Copa Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

7:55 pm - 11:45 am

EWR

SJO

17h 50m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 11:52 pm

SJO

EWR

8h 52m

1 stop

$366Spirit Airlines

Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14

6:00 am - 11:45 am

EWR

SJO

7h 45m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 11:52 pm

SJO

EWR

8h 52m

1 stop

$368Spirit Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/1

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/10

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$216

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/1

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/5

9:01 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$219

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/26

1:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$281

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/8

3:58 pm-11:00 am

2 stops20h 02m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/16

1:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$285

MiamiPanama City

MIA - PTY

MIAPTY

Miami

Mon 5/11

8:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

4:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$287

MiamiPanama City

MIA - PTY

MIAPTY

Miami

Sat 5/9

6:00 pm-1:55 am

2 stops8h 55m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 5/13

3:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$288

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/28

3:32 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

6:19 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 40m

$344

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

3:32 pm-7:09 am

1 stop17h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

6:01 pm-3:59 am

1 stop7h 58m

$345

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 5/9

7:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$366

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$368

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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	$562 - $887

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $186 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	19% more expensive	Users typically spent $140 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	114% 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

San Salvador

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to San Salvador for $226, which is 59% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 73% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $541

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$86
Best Round-Trip Price	$216
Fastest flight time	2h 56m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $86 (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 $216 (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 56m (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 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 Guatemala City La Aurora airport in Guatemala City for the best deals, with an average airfare of $59. 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 $70.

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 April 2026, there are 50 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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