$91 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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4:21 pm - 12:37 pm

HOU

SAL

20h 16m

2 stops

3:47 pm - 11:48 am

SAL

HOU

20h 01m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26

8:21 pm - 12:43 pm

HOU

SAL

17h 22m

1 stop

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$231American Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

2:50 am - 9:00 am

JFK

GUA

8h 10m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 2:15 am

GUA

JFK

4h 30mnonstop

$252Avianca

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18

12:29 pm - 4:37 pm

JFK

GUA

5h 08mnonstop

6:07 pm - 11:57 pm

GUA

JFK

4h 50mnonstop

$254JetBlue

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20

11:50 pm - 5:39 am

LAX

SAL

4h 49mnonstop

5:56 pm - 10:24 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 28mnonstop

$255Volaris El Salvador

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 20

10:43 pm - 4:50 am

LAX

SAL

5h 07mnonstop

6:00 am - 11:02 pm

SAL

LAX

18h 02m

1 stop

$256United Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

3:00 am - 9:00 am

JFK

GUA

8h 00m

1 stop

8:15 pm - 5:20 am

GUA

JFK

7h 05m

1 stop

$258Avianca

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 28

11:54 pm - 5:42 am

LAX

SAL

4h 48mnonstop

5:56 pm - 10:24 pm

SAL

LAX

5h 28mnonstop

$258Volaris El Salvador

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

12:01 pm - 8:49 pm

LAX

SAL

7h 48m

1 stop

3:40 pm - 11:44 pm

SAL

LAX

9h 04m

1 stop

$261United Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6

8:20 am - 12:55 pm

JFK

LIR

5h 35mnonstop

1:15 pm - 8:25 pm

LIR

JFK

5h 10mnonstop

$282JetBlue

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

4:21 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/26

3:47 pm-11:48 am

2 stops20h 01m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/8

8:21 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/11

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$231

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 am-9:00 am

1 stop8h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/18

7:45 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$252

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

12:29 pm-4:37 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 2/20

6:07 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$254

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

11:50 pm-5:39 am

Nonstop4h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

5:56 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$255

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

10:43 pm-4:50 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-11:02 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$256

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

3:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop8h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 4/28

8:15 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$258

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

11:54 pm-5:42 am

Nonstop4h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 5/11

5:56 pm-10:24 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$258

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

12:01 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

3:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$261

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/3

8:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Wed 3/11

1:15 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$282

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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	$465 - $783

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $159 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	25% more expensive	Users typically spent $159 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	158% 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, Honduras and Panama.

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

San Salvador

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to San Salvador for $156, which is 63% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 57% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $415

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$91
Best Round-Trip Price	$225
Fastest flight time	5h 05m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $91 (Houston Hobby 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 $225 (Houston Hobby to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 5h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 6% 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 $33. 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 $33.

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 January 2026, there are 47 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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