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$80 Cheap flights to Central America

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Volaris El Salvador Logo
1:07 pm - 4:44 pm
IAD
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SAL
4h 37mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
6:58 pm - 1:15 am
SAL
-
IAD
4h 17mnonstop
$204Volaris El Salvador
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Apr 21
Volaris El Salvador Logo
3:06 pm - 5:34 pm
IAD
-
SAL
4h 28mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
7:09 am - 1:26 pm
SAL
-
IAD
4h 17mnonstop
$205Volaris El Salvador
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 30
Volaris El Salvador Logo
1:07 pm - 4:44 pm
IAD
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SAL
4h 37mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
6:20 am - 12:27 pm
SAL
-
IAD
4h 07mnonstop
$206Volaris El Salvador
Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 13
Volaris El Salvador Logo
1:07 pm - 4:44 pm
IAD
-
SAL
4h 37mnonstop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
6:38 pm - 12:45 am
SAL
-
IAD
4h 07mnonstop
$207Volaris El Salvador
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 10
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 2:47 pm
HOU
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SAL
18h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:43 am
SAL
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HOU
20h 06m
2 stops
$225American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 12:43 pm
HOU
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SAL
7h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 9:26 am
SAL
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HOU
19h 07m
2 stops
$229American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Avianca Logo
3:00 am - 8:45 am
JFK
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SJO
7h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 5:20 am
SJO
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JFK
7h 35m
1 stop
$257Avianca
Sat, May 16 - Mon, Jun 8
Avianca Logo
3:35 am - 9:00 am
JFK
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GUA
7h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
3:40 pm - 2:05 am
GUA
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JFK
8h 25m
1 stop
$261Avianca
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29
Copa Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 11:37 pm
JFK
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SAL
9h 53m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 4:17 pm
SAL
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JFK
24h 15m
1 stop
$286Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 11:42 am
EWR
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SJO
5h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 5:31 am
SJO
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EWR
5h 03mnonstop
$303United Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/21

6:58 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$204

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

3:06 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/30

7:09 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

$205

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/13

6:20 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

$206

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

1:07 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop4h 37m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/10

6:38 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$207

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

8:20 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops18h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 3/2

1:37 pm-9:43 am

2 stops20h 06m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/6

6:01 am-12:43 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/13

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$229

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

3:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/8

7:45 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 35m

$257

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

3:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop7h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/29

3:40 pm-2:05 am

1 stop8h 25m

$261

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/18

3:44 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 4/8

2:02 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$286

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 3/10

8:19 am-11:42 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/17

10:28 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 03m

$303

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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

$452 - $771

CHEAPEST COUNTRYEl Salvador29% cheaperUsers typically spent $188 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYPanama20% more expensiveUsers typically spent $130 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOCosta Rica147% more popularAs 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
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 $149, which is 63% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Liberia

Flights to Central America are typically 59% more expensive when flying to Liberia, where the average price is $395

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$80

Best Round-Trip Price

$204

Fastest flight time

4h 37m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $80 (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 $204 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).
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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 4h 37m (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 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 $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 February 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.

Why use momondo?

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

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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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