$108 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

$269Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19

2:47 pm - 4:42 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

9:01 am - 12:07 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$270Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 7

6:14 pm - 11:29 am

HOU

SAL

18h 15m

2 stops

1:53 pm - 11:56 pm

SAL

HOU

9h 03m

1 stop

$353American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3

3:57 pm - 11:29 am

HOU

SAL

20h 32m

2 stops

12:29 pm - 9:02 am

SAL

HOU

19h 33m

2 stops

$355American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3

2:23 am - 8:29 pm

JFK

SAL

20h 06m

1 stop

1:43 pm - 6:17 pm

SAL

JFK

26h 34m

1 stop

$367Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

3:20 am - 6:10 am

JFK

SAL

28h 50m

1 stop

7:20 pm - 2:05 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$368Avianca

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

3:32 pm - 11:06 am

JFK

SJO

21h 34m

1 stop

4:10 am - 3:59 am

SJO

JFK

21h 49m

1 stop

$394Copa Airlines

Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21

1:30 am - 9:15 am

JFK

PTY

8h 45m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 1:15 am

PTY

JFK

8h 25m

1 stop

$402Avianca

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

9:10 am - 12:36 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 26mnonstop

1:50 pm - 9:08 pm

SJO

JFK

5h 18mnonstop

$413JetBlue

Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jul 21

9:10 am - 12:36 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 26mnonstop

1:50 pm - 9:18 pm

SJO

JFK

5h 28mnonstop

$419JetBlue

Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16

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HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/8

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/19

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$269

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/17

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/7

9:01 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$270

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/29

6:14 pm-11:29 am

2 stops18h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/3

1:53 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$353

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/29

3:57 pm-11:29 am

2 stops20h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/3

12:29 pm-9:02 am

2 stops19h 33m

$355

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

2:23 am-8:29 pm

1 stop20h 06m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/29

1:43 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$367

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/18

3:20 am-6:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

7:20 pm-2:05 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$368

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/14

3:32 pm-11:06 am

1 stop21h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

4:10 am-3:59 am

1 stop21h 49m

$394

New YorkPanama City

JFK - PTY

JFKPTY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

1:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop8h 45m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 9/23

3:50 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

$402

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

9:10 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

1:50 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$413

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/13

9:10 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/16

1:50 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$419

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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	$660 - $931

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $143 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	16% more expensive	Users typically spent $127 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	107% 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

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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 $244, which is 54% 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 $530

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$108
Best Round-Trip Price	$269
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 $108 (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 $269 (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 Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport in San Pedro Sula for the best deals, with an average airfare of $98. Alternatively, San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José is a close second for cheapest flights to Central America with an average airfare of $118.

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 June 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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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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