$134 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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2:40 pm - 8:20 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 40mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 04mnonstop

$322Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 30

9:00 am - 2:47 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 47mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 04mnonstop

$323Volaris Costa Rica

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 7

2:40 pm - 8:20 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 40mnonstop

8:45 am - 1:00 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 15mnonstop

$328Avianca

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

2:10 am - 11:35 pm

JFK

SAL

22h 25m

1 stop

4:59 am - 2:59 am

SAL

JFK

21h 00m

1 stop

$367Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

5:29 pm - 10:56 am

EWR

GUA

19h 27m

2 stops

3:00 pm - 12:52 pm

GUA

EWR

19h 52m

2 stops

$369American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Oct 15

5:29 pm - 10:56 am

EWR

GUA

19h 27m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 8:58 am

GUA

EWR

17h 38m

2 stops

$370American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Oct 15

6:55 am - 4:00 pm

JFK

SAL

11h 05m

1 stop

10:35 pm - 5:20 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$373Avianca

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

3:32 pm - 9:04 am

JFK

SJO

19h 32m

1 stop

2:48 pm - 1:00 am

SJO

JFK

8h 12m

1 stop

$391Copa Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 6

9:36 am - 8:49 pm

DFW

SAL

12h 13m

1 stop

6:00 am - 1:29 pm

SAL

DFW

6h 29m

1 stop

$419United Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

7:20 pm - 8:49 pm

DFW

SAL

26h 29m

1 stop

6:00 am - 6:20 pm

SAL

DFW

11h 20m

1 stop

$426United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

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Depart

Return

Price

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Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

2:40 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/30

2:12 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$322

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 10/7

2:12 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$323

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sun 10/4

2:40 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/12

8:45 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$328

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

2:10 am-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/14

4:59 am-2:59 am

1 stop21h 00m

$367

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Mon 9/14

5:29 pm-10:56 am

2 stops19h 27m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 10/15

3:00 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$369

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Mon 9/14

5:29 pm-10:56 am

2 stops19h 27m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 10/15

1:20 pm-8:58 am

2 stops17h 38m

$370

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

6:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

10:35 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$373

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/24

3:32 pm-9:04 am

1 stop19h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

2:48 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 12m

$391

DallasSan Salvador

DFW - SAL

DFWSAL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 9/14

9:36 am-8:49 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$419

DallasSan Salvador

DFW - SAL

DFWSAL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/25

7:20 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop26h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$426

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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 - $961

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $145 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Panama	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $148 more on trips to Panama
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	97% 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 $244, which is 55% 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 $540

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$134
Best Round-Trip Price	$322
Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $134 (Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The best round-trip flight price to Central America from United States in the last 5 days is $322 (Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 3h 45m (Dallas/Fort Worth to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Central America, with a 3% 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 José Juan Santamaria Intl airport in San José for the best deals, with an average airfare of $122. 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 $124.

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 49 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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