$98 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:01 am - 12:07 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$261Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$267Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

2:00 pm - 4:06 pm

MIA

PTY

3h 06mnonstop

3:41 pm - 7:55 pm

PTY

MIA

3h 14mnonstop

$332Copa Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9

6:00 am - 12:45 pm

HOU

SAL

7h 45m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 8:59 am

SAL

HOU

18h 00m

1 stop

$333American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25

6:00 am - 12:45 pm

HOU

SAL

7h 45m

1 stop

1:59 pm - 11:53 pm

SAL

HOU

8h 54m

1 stop

$347American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:14 pm - 7:20 pm

MIA

PTY

3h 06mnonstop

10:25 am - 2:39 pm

PTY

MIA

3h 14mnonstop

$357Copa Airlines

Mon, Jun 8 - Sun, Jul 12

6:00 am - 11:24 am

EWR

GUA

7h 24m

1 stop

10:50 pm - 5:30 am

GUA

EWR

4h 40mnonstop

$370United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

3:40 am - 6:10 am

IAD

SAL

28h 30m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 2:45 am

SAL

IAD

4h 20mnonstop

$374Avianca

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

8:15 am - 5:00 pm

MIA

PTY

9h 45m

1 stop

3:10 pm - 11:30 pm

PTY

MIA

7h 20m

1 stop

$375Avianca

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7

7:00 am - 7:37 pm

EWR

SJO

14h 37m

1 stop

7:55 am - 9:26 pm

SJO

EWR

11h 31m

1 stop

$433United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 16

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/20

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 11/5

9:01 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$261

Quickest round-trip

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

Tue 10/6

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$267

MiamiPanama City

MIA - PTY

MIAPTY

Miami

Mon 6/8

2:00 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 6/9

3:41 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$332

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/25

1:59 pm-8:59 am

1 stop18h 00m

$333

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

1:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$347

MiamiPanama City

MIA - PTY

MIAPTY

Miami

Mon 6/8

5:14 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 7/12

10:25 am-2:39 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$357

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/15

10:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$370

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

3:40 am-6:10 am

1 stop28h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/8

8:25 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$374

MiamiPanama City

MIA - PTY

MIAPTY

Miami

Fri 7/3

8:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Tue 7/7

3:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$375

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

7:55 am-9:26 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$433

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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	$668 - $929

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $135 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $126 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	105% 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

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

Panama City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Panama City for $241, which is 56% 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 $538

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$98
Best Round-Trip Price	$296
Fastest flight time	2h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $98 (Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 5 days is $296 (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 55m (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 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 Salvador El Salvador Intl airport in San Salvador for the best deals, with an average airfare of $89. Alternatively, San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport in San Pedro Sula is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $98.

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 May 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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