$70 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2025

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3:35 am - 6:30 amJFK-SAL

4h 55mnonstop

7:30 pm - 2:10 amSAL-JFK

4h 40mnonstop

$184Avianca

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Mon, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 19

2:30 am - 6:30 amJFK-SAL

5h 00mnonstop

8:05 am - 1:35 pmSAL-JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$185Avianca

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Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24

6:55 am - 9:45 amJFK-SAL

4h 50mnonstop

10:55 pm - 5:35 amSAL-JFK

4h 40mnonstop

$186Avianca

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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 26

6:30 am - 2:05 pmJFK-SAL

8h 35m1 stop

2:10 pm - 12:51 amSAL-JFK

9h 41m1 stop

$220American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2

2:25 am - 12:36 pmIAD-SAL

12h 11m1 stop

8:33 am - 4:20 amSAL-IAD

17h 47m1 stop

$221Copa Airlines

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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 26

9:00 pm - 2:05 pmJFK-SAL

18h 05m2 stops

4:10 pm - 9:59 amSAL-JFK

16h 49m2 stops

$224American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 12

3:44 pm - 11:39 pmJFK-SAL

9h 55m1 stop

5:00 am - 2:17 pmSAL-JFK

8h 17m1 stop

$225Copa Airlines

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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5

7:20 am - 8:17 pmLAX-SAL

11h 57m1 stop

6:00 am - 10:35 pmSAL-LAX

17h 35m1 stop

$260United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1

4:20 pm - 8:17 pmLAX-SAL

26h 57m1 stop

6:00 am - 11:38 pmSAL-LAX

18h 38m1 stop

$267United Airlines

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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 26

5:29 am - 12:22 pmDFW-SAL

7h 53m1 stop

1:39 pm - 11:59 pmSAL-DFW

9h 20m1 stop

$336Delta

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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 6

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

3:35 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/19

7:30 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$184

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/9

2:30 am-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

8:05 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$185

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

10:55 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$186

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/2

2:10 pm-12:51 am

1 stop9h 41m

$220

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

2:25 am-12:36 pm

1 stop12h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

8:33 am-4:20 am

1 stop17h 47m

$221

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/12

4:10 pm-9:59 am

2 stops16h 49m

$224

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

3:44 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/5

5:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$225

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

7:20 am-8:17 pm

1 stop11h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$260

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

4:20 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop26h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-11:38 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$267

DallasSan Salvador

DFW - SAL

DFWSAL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/25

5:29 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/6

1:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$336

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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	$459 - $761

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	27% cheaper	Users typically spent $171 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $131 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	135% 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, San José Province

Central America

Cheapest flight to Central America from San José, San José Province

Guatemala City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Guatemala City for $163, which is 61% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José, San José Province

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 70% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $417

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	$184
Fastest flight time	4h 20m
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 $184 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 20m (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 4% 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 August 2025, there are 46 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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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