$78 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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3:06 pm - 5:34 pm

IAD

SAL

4h 28mnonstop

1:37 pm - 12:36 am

SAL

IAD

8h 59m

1 stop

$226Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24

2:55 am - 5:23 am

IAD

SAL

4h 28mnonstop

6:58 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

IAD

4h 17mnonstop

$227Volaris El Salvador

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

6:19 pm - 11:40 am

HOU

SAL

18h 21m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 12:23 pm

SAL

HOU

22h 03m

2 stops

$265American Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 23

8:22 pm - 11:40 am

HOU

SAL

16h 18m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 8:59 am

SAL

HOU

19h 19m

2 stops

$295American Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

6:55 am - 9:55 am

JFK

SAL

5h 00mnonstop

6:30 pm - 1:15 am

SAL

JFK

4h 45mnonstop

$296Avianca

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

3:20 am - 8:30 am

JFK

SJO

7h 10mnonstop

4:35 pm - 1:50 am

SJO

JFK

7h 15mnonstop

$297Avianca

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

6:45 pm - 10:20 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 35mnonstop

11:59 pm - 7:00 am

SJO

JFK

5h 01mnonstop

$298JetBlue

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

6:45 pm - 10:20 pm

JFK

SJO

5h 35mnonstop

11:59 pm - 7:00 am

SJO

JFK

5h 01mnonstop

$300JetBlue

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 16

5:50 am - 8:49 pm

LAX

SAL

13h 59m

1 stop

3:00 am - 6:35 am

SAL

LAX

5h 35mnonstop

$301United Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Nov 8

8:21 am - 11:38 am

EWR

SJO

5h 17mnonstop

7:55 am - 10:59 pm

SJO

EWR

13h 04m

1 stop

$362United Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

3:06 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/24

1:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop8h 59m

$226

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

2:55 am-5:23 am

Nonstop4h 28m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 4/28

6:58 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$227

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/30

6:19 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

1:20 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$265

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/18

8:22 pm-11:40 am

2 stops16h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/25

12:40 pm-8:59 am

2 stops19h 19m

$295

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

6:55 am-9:55 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/22

6:30 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$296

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

3:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop7h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

4:35 pm-1:50 am

Nonstop7h 15m

$297

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$300

Los AngelesSan Salvador

LAX - SAL

LAXSAL

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

5:50 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/8

3:00 am-6:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$301

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Mon 4/27

8:21 am-11:38 am

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

7:55 am-10:59 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$362

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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	$538 - $856

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	26% cheaper	Users typically spent $189 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $128 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	127% 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, 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

Guatemala City

When booking a flight to Central America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Guatemala City for $146, which is 69% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 67% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $462

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$78
Best Round-Trip Price	$226
Fastest flight time	4h 28m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $78 (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 $226 (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 28m (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 9% 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 $48.

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 April 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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