Cheap flights from Central America to New York from $144

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Central America is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $280, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Central America averaging around $280.

The cheapest day to depart from Central America to New York is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $381. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Central America because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $470.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is in the afternoon. Flights from Central America to New York during this time can be as low as $318. Flights to New York are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $506. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Newark for the best Central America - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Central America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $354 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Central America for as low as $306 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Central America to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Central America to New York

United Airlines, Avianca and JetBlue are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Central America according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 23 flights per day flying from Central America to New York. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00PM, with 52% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of February 2026, 167 flights take off from Central America and land in New York each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.