$65 Cheap Flights to Central America in 2026

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3:29 pm - 5:30 pm

IAH

SAL

3h 01mnonstop

2:56 pm - 7:02 am

SAL

IAH

15h 06m

1 stop

$180Frontier

Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12

6:45 pm - 8:49 pm

IAH

SAL

3h 04mnonstop

3:40 pm - 7:51 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 11mnonstop

$186United Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 15

2:47 pm - 4:43 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$192Volaris El Salvador

Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9

2:47 pm - 4:43 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

9:11 am - 1:17 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$193Volaris El Salvador

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25

5:45 am - 8:05 am

IAD

SAL

4h 20mnonstop

8:25 pm - 2:45 am

SAL

IAD

4h 20mnonstop

$221Avianca

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20

3:40 am - 4:30 pm

IAD

SAL

14h 50m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 2:45 am

SAL

IAD

4h 20mnonstop

$224Avianca

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 20

4:18 pm - 12:19 pm

HOU

SAL

21h 01m

2 stops

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$225American Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

4:18 pm - 12:19 pm

HOU

SAL

21h 01m

2 stops

1:19 pm - 9:26 am

SAL

HOU

19h 07m

2 stops

$231American Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

2:44 pm - 4:46 pm

JFK

SJO

27h 02m

3 stops

6:08 pm - 1:57 pm

SJO

JFK

17h 49m

1 stop

$288Copa Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10

2:44 pm - 7:05 am

JFK

SJO

17h 21m

1 stop

5:51 pm - 1:57 pm

SJO

JFK

18h 06m

1 stop

$293Copa Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/8

3:29 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 4/12

2:56 pm-7:02 am

1 stop15h 06m

$180

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/5

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/15

3:40 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$186

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/30

2:47 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/9

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$192

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/21

2:47 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/25

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$193

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

5:45 am-8:05 am

Nonstop4h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

8:25 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$221

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

3:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

8:25 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$224

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

4:18 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops21h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/12

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/29

4:18 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops21h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/6

1:19 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 07m

$231

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

2:44 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops27h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

6:08 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$288

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

2:44 pm-7:05 am

1 stop17h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

5:51 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$293

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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	$500 - $811

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $167 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $144 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	135% 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 60% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Belize City

Flights to Central America are typically 53% more expensive when flying to Belize City, where the average price is $357

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$65
Best Round-Trip Price	$180
Fastest flight time	3h 01m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Central America from United States in the last 72 hours is $65 (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 72 hours is $180 (Houston George Bush Intcntl to San Salvador El Salvador Intl).

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The fastest flight to Central America from United States takes 3h 01m (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 8% 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 $35. 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 March 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.

How can momondo help me find flights to Central America?

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