$159 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026/27

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

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12:04 am - 12:44 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 40m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

8:55 am - 10:13 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 18m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$346Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 4

1:24 am - 2:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 43m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

8:55 am - 10:13 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 18m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$347Volaris

Sun, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 27

12:04 am - 12:44 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 40m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

8:55 am - 10:13 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 18m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$348Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 4

1:24 am - 2:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 43m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

8:55 am - 10:13 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 18m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$353Volaris

Sun, Jan 10 - Fri, Jan 15

5:10 am - 1:01 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

7h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:12 am - 11:13 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

12h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$407Frontier

Thu, Dec 31 - Tue, Jan 5

7:49 pm - 1:01 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

17h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:40 pm - 12:26 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

10h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$408Frontier

Mon, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 11

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$410Volaris Costa Rica

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 1

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$410Volaris Costa Rica

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 27

2:55 pm - 4:48 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

9:10 am - 1:13 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$412Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 20

2:55 pm - 4:48 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

9:10 am - 1:13 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$412Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 10

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to Central America

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6:59 am - 9:49 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4h 50mnonstop

11:58 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 31mnonstop

$449Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6

6:59 am - 9:49 amEWR Newark-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4h 50mnonstop

10:49 pm - 5:29 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-EWR Newark

4h 40mnonstop

$454Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

1:40 am - 12:46 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

12h 06m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

3:47 pm - 5:43 amGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 56m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

$471Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

8:53 am - 2:47 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 54mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$483Volaris Costa Rica

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Feb 9

8:53 am - 2:47 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 54mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$485Volaris Costa Rica

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Feb 9

6:00 am - 12:00 pmEWR Newark-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:25 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-EWR Newark

8h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$491Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

12:30 pm - 2:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 00mnonstop

4:40 pm - 7:50 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 10mnonstop

$492United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 26

12:02 pm - 7:37 pmEWR Newark-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:44 pm - 8:00 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-EWR Newark

5h 16mnonstop

$497United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

8:55 pm - 11:52 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

15h 57m1 stop Mexico City Benito Juarez

12:35 pm - 10:19 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

9h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$497Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Dec 20

6:00 am - 12:00 pmEWR Newark-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:25 pm - 12:58 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-EWR Newark

9h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$538Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Central America

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8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$410Volaris Costa Rica

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 1

8:01 am - 2:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 41mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$410Volaris Costa Rica

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 27

2:55 pm - 4:48 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

9:10 am - 1:13 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$412Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 10

2:55 pm - 4:48 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 53mnonstop

9:10 am - 1:13 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 03mnonstop

$412Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 20

10:25 am - 5:22 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$416Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Feb 9

1:05 pm - 4:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

2h 55mnonstop

12:10 pm - 3:10 pmSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 00mnonstop

$419Avianca

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 26

4:45 pm - 7:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

3h 00mnonstop

8:00 am - 11:05 amSAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

3h 05mnonstop

$419Avianca

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

9:51 am - 4:48 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

7:38 pm - 11:10 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 32mnonstop

$422Frontier

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29

10:25 am - 5:22 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

2:12 pm - 5:20 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 08mnonstop

$428Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 23

9:28 am - 4:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

4h 57mnonstop

8:12 pm - 11:44 pmGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-LAX Los Angeles

5h 32mnonstop

$460Frontier

Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/25

12:04 am-12:44 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/4

8:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$346

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/21

1:24 am-2:07 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/27

8:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$347

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/28

12:04 am-12:44 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/4

8:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$348

ChicagoGuatemala City

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

ORDGUA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/10

1:24 am-2:07 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 1/15

8:55 am-10:13 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$353

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/31

5:10 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/5

11:12 am-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$407

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/28

7:49 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop17h 12m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 1/11

1:40 pm-12:26 am

1 stop10h 46m

$408

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 2/21

8:01 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/1

2:12 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$410

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX Los Angeles - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 2/26

8:01 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 2/27

2:12 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$410

Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/1

2:55 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/20

9:10 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$412

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/1

2:55 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/10

9:10 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$412

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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	$694 - $1,057

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Guatemala	22% cheaper	Users typically spent $192 less on flights to Guatemala
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	19% more expensive	Users typically spent $171 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	108% 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 El Salvador, followed by Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

Cheapest flights to cities in Central America

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San José

Central America

Cheapest flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Liberia for $218, which is 54% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 47% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $471

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$159
Best Round-Trip Price	$346
Fastest flight time	4h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $159 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $346 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 55m (Los Angeles to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 7% 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 Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson airport in Belize City for the best deals, with an average airfare of $83. Alternatively, Guatemala City La Aurora airport in Guatemala City is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $128.

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 2026, there are 44 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

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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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