$147 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

$283Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29

1:37 pm - 4:33 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 56mnonstop

9:01 am - 12:07 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 06mnonstop

$285Volaris El Salvador

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 27

9:00 am - 2:47 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 47mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 04mnonstop

$331Volaris Costa Rica

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

9:00 am - 2:47 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 47mnonstop

2:12 pm - 6:16 pm

GUA

LAX

5h 04mnonstop

$332Volaris Costa Rica

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

8:44 pm - 12:16 pm

IAH

SAL

16h 32m

1 stop

1:31 pm - 7:29 am

SAL

IAH

16h 58m

1 stop

$333Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

9:00 am - 2:47 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 47mnonstop

3:47 pm - 10:52 pm

GUA

LAX

8h 05m

1 stop

$334Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1

9:00 am - 2:47 pm

LAX

GUA

4h 47mnonstop

3:47 pm - 10:52 pm

GUA

LAX

8h 05m

1 stop

$334Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:45 pm - 7:40 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

8:00 am - 12:05 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$376Avianca

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 16

5:45 pm - 7:40 pm

IAH

SAL

2h 55mnonstop

12:05 pm - 4:10 pm

SAL

IAH

3h 05mnonstop

$376Avianca

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27

8:44 pm - 12:16 pm

IAH

SAL

16h 32m

1 stop

1:31 pm - 7:29 am

SAL

IAH

16h 58m

1 stop

$383Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/19

2:47 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/29

9:12 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$283

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/23

1:37 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/27

9:01 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$285

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/30

2:12 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$331

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/21

2:12 pm-6:16 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$332

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/9

8:44 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/17

1:31 pm-7:29 am

1 stop16h 58m

$333

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/1

3:47 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$334

Los AngelesGuatemala City

LAX - GUA

LAXGUA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

9:00 am-2:47 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 8/29

3:47 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$334

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/23

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/16

8:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$376

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/13

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/27

12:05 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$376

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/9

8:44 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop16h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/17

1:31 pm-7:29 am

1 stop16h 58m

$383

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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	$629 - $926

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	El Salvador	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $156 less on flights to El Salvador
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Belize	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $141 more on trips to Belize
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Costa Rica	106% 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 $223, which is 50% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Central America from San José

Coxen Hole

Flights to Central America are typically 50% more expensive when flying to Coxen Hole, where the average price is $446

Cheap Central America flight deals and tips

Summary info about Central America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$147
Best Round-Trip Price	$283
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 $147 (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 $283 (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 2% 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 $75. 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 $88.

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 August 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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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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