$99 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

$306Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 20

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$318Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:12 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$319Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Jul 25 - Thu, Aug 27

3:05 pm - 11:20 am

IAH

SAL

21h 15m

2 stops

3:07 pm - 9:32 am

SAL

IAH

17h 25m

2 stops

$321American Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

11:20 pm - 9:00 am

LAX

GUA

7h 40m

1 stop

8:55 am - 12:30 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 35mnonstop

$328Avianca

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

11:20 pm - 9:00 am

LAX

GUA

7h 40m

1 stop

9:55 am - 10:00 pm

GUA

LAX

14h 05m

1 stop

$329Avianca

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 21

5:01 pm - 11:20 am

JFK

SAL

20h 19m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 7:26 am

SAL

JFK

17h 06m

2 stops

$335American Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

9:34 am - 8:34 pm

JFK

SAL

13h 00m

1 stop

4:53 am - 7:04 pm

SAL

JFK

12h 11m

1 stop

$367Copa Airlines

Sat, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 25

2:20 am - 8:34 pm

JFK

SAL

20h 14m

1 stop

1:58 pm - 2:00 pm

SAL

JFK

22h 02m

1 stop

$377Copa Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 30

6:00 am - 1:15 pm

EWR

SJO

8h 15m

1 stop

12:35 pm - 12:35 am

SJO

EWR

11h 00m

1 stop

$416United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/4

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/20

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$306

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/15

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/22

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$318

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/25

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 8/27

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$319

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/15

3:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops21h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 8/29

3:07 pm-9:32 am

2 stops17h 25m

$321

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 11/6

11:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 11/13

8:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$328

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 11/6

11:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 11/21

9:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$329

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/11

5:01 pm-11:20 am

2 stops20h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

12:20 pm-7:26 am

2 stops17h 06m

$335

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

9:34 am-8:34 pm

1 stop13h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/25

4:53 am-7:04 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$367

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

2:20 am-8:34 pm

1 stop20h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 6/30

1:58 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$377

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

12:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop11h 00m

$416

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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	$672 - $941

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $139 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $130 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	104% 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 $242, which is 62% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 68% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $628

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$116
Best Round-Trip Price	$306
Fastest flight time	2h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $116 (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 72 hours is $306 (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, Guatemala City La Aurora airport in Guatemala City is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $94.

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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