$104 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2025/26

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3:45 am - 6:50 am

JFK

GUA

5h 05mnonstop

7:45 pm - 2:15 am

GUA

JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$221Avianca

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22

5:24 pm - 2:54 pm

JFK

GUA

22h 30m1 stop

2:06 pm - 9:59 am

GUA

JFK

18h 53m2 stops

$223American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3

2:45 am - 6:50 am

JFK

GUA

5h 05mnonstop

7:45 pm - 1:15 am

GUA

JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$224Avianca

Tue, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 29

3:05 pm - 11:10 pm

JFK

GUA

9h 05m1 stop

7:45 pm - 1:15 am

GUA

JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$225Avianca

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27

7:20 pm - 12:37 pm

JFK

LIR

18h 17m1 stop

3:13 pm - 10:04 am

LIR

JFK

17h 51m1 stop

$235American Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

8:30 pm - 1:10 pm

JFK

SAL

17h 40m1 stop

2:35 pm - 10:58 pm

SAL

JFK

7h 23m1 stop

$240Delta

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

12:55 am - 12:26 pm

LAX

GUA

9h 31m1 stop

2:40 am - 6:04 am

GUA

LAX

5h 24mnonstop

$280United Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 15

10:50 pm - 7:41 am

LAX

GUA

6h 51m1 stop

1:59 pm - 10:20 pm

GUA

LAX

9h 21m1 stop

$283Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 30

3:31 pm - 7:53 pm

EWR

SJO

5h 22mnonstop

6:30 am - 6:09 pm

SJO

EWR

10h 39m1 stop

$284United Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26

10:50 pm - 5:39 am

LAX

SAL

4h 49mnonstop

5:54 pm - 9:20 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 26mnonstop

$295Volaris El Salvador

Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 20

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

3:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 3/22

7:45 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$221

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

5:24 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/3

2:06 pm-9:59 am

2 stops18h 53m

$223

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

2:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

7:45 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$224

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

3:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 1/27

7:45 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$225

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

7:20 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop18h 17m

Liberia

Tue 1/27

3:13 pm-10:04 am

1 stop17h 51m

$235

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

8:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/14

2:35 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$240

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

12:55 am-12:26 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/15

2:40 am-6:04 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$280

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

10:50 pm-7:41 am

1 stop6h 51m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/30

1:59 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$283

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 1/21

3:31 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-6:09 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$284

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

10:50 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/20

5:54 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$295

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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	$443 - $736

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	27% cheaper	Users typically spent $160 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $133 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	149% 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

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San José

Cheapest flights according to searches in the past 7 days on momondo.

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 $144, which is 74% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 80% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $536

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$104
Best Round-Trip Price	$223
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 $104 (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 $223 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 40m (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 5% 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 $30. 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 December 2025, there are 49 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Central America?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Central America. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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I’m not ready to book a flight to Central America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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