What airlines fly to Central America?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Central America from Detroit according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Central America. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Central America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Central America?

Frontier, Air Canada, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Central America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Central America?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Central America are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Central America?

As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Central America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Central America?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit 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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6:20 pm - 2:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LIR Liberia

20h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 pm - 5:40 pmLIR Liberia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$370Air Canada

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

6:20 pm - 2:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-LIR Liberia

20h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 pm - 5:40 pmLIR Liberia-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$370Air Canada

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

2:35 pm - 5:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

27h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:31 am - 9:55 amSAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 24m1 stop Orlando

$497Frontier

Fri, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 23

6:53 pm - 8:55 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 02m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Tampa

9:30 am - 11:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 55m1 stop Tampa

$499Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 5

7:00 am - 8:02 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

13h 02m1 stop Newark

10:00 am - 8:52 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 52m1 stop Newark

$529United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 7:02 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

14h 02m1 stop Newark

7:55 am - 11:44 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$529United Airlines

Tue, Mar 23 - Mon, Apr 5

7:04 pm - 3:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 51m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

2:26 pm - 11:43 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 17m1 stop Miami

$539American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:04 pm - 3:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 51m2 stops New York LaGuardia Miami

2:26 pm - 9:37 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 11m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$539American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

7:10 am - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 30m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby

2:10 pm - 10:10 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway

$604Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 7:40 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 12:10 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 10m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

$650Southwest

Thu, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 9

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5:13 pm - 1:02 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

2:02 pm - 12:40 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 38m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$625American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

2:38 pm - 1:02 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

23h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

2:02 pm - 12:40 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 38m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$625American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 6:37 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

13h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:30 pm - 1:09 pmPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$625United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 2:14 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

8h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:45 am - 9:28 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 43m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$625United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

5:17 pm - 1:02 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

20h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Miami

2:02 pm - 9:25 amPTY Panama City Tocumen Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 23m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$625American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16

8:59 pm - 8:30 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 31m1 stop Orlando

5:05 am - 3:31 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 26m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Boston Logan Intl

$655Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

5:30 pm - 6:00 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

14h 30m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

8:46 am - 11:39 amGUA Guatemala City La Aurora-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 53m1 stop Orlando

$658Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 12:49 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

32h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

12:00 pm - 10:00 amMGA Managua Augusto C Sandino-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 00m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$720Copa Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:48 pm - 10:24 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

40h 36m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl San José Juan Santamaria Intl

1:47 pm - 10:00 amMGA Managua Augusto C Sandino-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 13m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$749Copa Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

8:54 pm - 12:36 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

17h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

1:36 pm - 9:10 amSAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 34m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,402GOL

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

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Southwest flights from Detroit to Central America

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to Central America flight tickets

Southwest

Oct 29

DTW7:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 30m

2 stops

SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 5

SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 00m

2 stops

DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$604

Southwest

Nov 2

DTW5:50 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 00m

2 stops

LIR1:50 pmLiberia

Nov 6

LIR2:45 pmLiberia

18h 30m

2 stops

DTW10:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$662

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Central America

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Central America flight tickets

American Airlines

Jan 20

DTW7:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 51m

2 stops

PTY3:55 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

Jan 27

PTY2:26 pmPanama City Tocumen Intl

19h 11m

2 stops

DTW9:37 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$539

American Airlines

Feb 2

DTW6:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 41m

2 stops

GUA12:11 pmGuatemala City La Aurora

Feb 12

GUA7:00 amGuatemala City La Aurora

11h 13m

2 stops

DTW7:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$569

American Airlines

Jan 11

DTW4:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 15m

1 stop

GUA2:06 pmGuatemala City La Aurora

Feb 4

GUA6:00 amGuatemala City La Aurora

16h 43m

1 stop

DTW11:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$578

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DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

6:20 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Liberia

Tue 12/15

3:10 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$370

DetroitLiberia

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - LIR Liberia

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/10

6:20 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Liberia

Tue 11/24

3:10 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$370

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAP San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/8

2:35 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop27h 30m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sat 1/23

9:31 am-9:55 am

1 stop23h 24m

$497

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/16

6:53 pm-8:55 am

2 stops39h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/5

9:30 am-11:25 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$499

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DetroitPanama City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/24

7:00 am-8:02 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 12/2

10:00 am-8:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$529

DetroitPanama City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/23

6:00 am-7:02 pm

1 stop14h 02m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/5

7:55 am-11:44 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$529

DetroitPanama City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/20

7:04 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops20h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/27

2:26 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$539

DetroitPanama City

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - PTY Panama City Tocumen Intl

DTWPTY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/20

7:04 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops20h 51m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 1/27

2:26 pm-9:37 am

2 stops19h 11m

$539

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

7:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/5

2:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops19h 00m

$604

DetroitSan José

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/1

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

9:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops13h 10m

$650

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Central America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $691. If you don’t want to visit Central America in April, then you should wait until January to fly from Detroit, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $708.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Central America flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Liberia for the best Detroit - Central America flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Central America flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Detroit to Central America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Central America flights?

You could potentially save up to 82% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Central America flight.

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Best Price Found	$172
Fastest flight time	5h 20m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Central America	103 airports

The best one-way flight to Central America from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $172. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Central America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $370.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Central America takes 5h 20m

Direct flights go from Detroit to Central America on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 103 airports in Central America. From Detroit there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Central America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Central America?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Central America are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Central America?
As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Central America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Central America?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to Central America?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to Central America is Boeing 737-900 (75.00% of total bookings). The next most popular plane model is Airbus A319 (25.00%).

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Central America

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
JetBlue	PriceFrom $251	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,043 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,716 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $305	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,132 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,216 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $516	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,283 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,626 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,544 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $825	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,320 reviews	Search GOL flights

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