Cheap flights to Central America from $56

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CMH — SJO
May 2 — May 91

Flights to Central America in 2024

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469

Round-trip from

$146

One-way from

$56
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from New York to Central America

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Cheap flights to Central America in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Central America in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Sat 5/182:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/35:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$169
Tue 5/282:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/245:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$197
Tue 4/3010:45 amJFK - SAL
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:15 amSAL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$204
Tue 5/142:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 5/205:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$206
Tue 4/308:00 amJFK - SAL
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:15 amSAL - JFK
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$207
Tue 4/308:00 amJFK - SAL
2 stops13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/46:00 amSAL - JFK
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$208
Tue 4/3010:45 amJFK - SAL
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/46:00 amSAL - JFK
2 stops13h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$210
Wed 5/2911:00 amEWR - GUA
1 stop15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/512:26 pmGUA - EWR
2 stops11h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$210
Mon 5/135:30 amJFK - GUA
1 stop15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/256:10 amGUA - JFK
1 stop14h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$210

Central America 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Central America in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Mon 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 6/85:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$146
Sat 9/72:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/305:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$154
Sat 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 6/65:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$162
Thu 6/62:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$164
Sat 5/182:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/35:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$169
Wed 10/163:30 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Tue 10/2210:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$171
Mon 9/96:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Sun 9/1510:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$174
Thu 9/126:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Sun 9/1510:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$175
Tue 9/32:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/91:43 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$178

Flights to Central America departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Central America, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Mon 5/66:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Fri 5/2411:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 4/25$225
Wed 5/16:20 pmJFK - GUA
1 stop21h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/142:55 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$229
Wed 5/18:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop13h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/47:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$232
Wed 5/12:29 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/96:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$232
Wed 5/12:45 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/86:15 amSJO - LGA
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$233
Wed 5/112:00 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/86:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$233
Wed 5/18:00 amJFK - SJO
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/86:15 amSJO - JFK
2 stops14h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$234
Wed 5/16:30 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/86:15 amSJO - JFK
2 stops14h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$235
Mon 5/66:20 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/142:15 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$237

One-way flights to Central America

Explore one-way flight options to Central America for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 27, 2024.
Mon 5/132:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/25$56
Tue 5/2111:31 amEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$60
Tue 6/112:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$61
Sun 9/16:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$64
Wed 5/2912:00 pmEWR - GUA
1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/26$64
Sun 9/153:30 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$65
Thu 6/132:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$67
Sat 5/42:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$68
Mon 5/202:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$69

Direct flights to Central America

Tue 6/42:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 6/155:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$181
Thu 6/62:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$187
Tue 5/282:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/245:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$197
Tue 5/142:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 5/205:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$206
Sat 6/82:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/245:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/26$210
Mon 5/132:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 5/305:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/25$216
Mon 5/132:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 5/305:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/25$219
Wed 5/296:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Mon 6/2410:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$220
Tue 5/282:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 6/510:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/26$221

Average price of flights to Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Central America is currently $64 while a round-trip flight costs $216. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Central America (average of $392). Flying to Central America in July will prove the most costly (average of $542). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$426

February

$449

March

$498

April

$421

May

$411

June

$506

July

$542

August

$438

September

$392

October

$408

November

$480

December

$486

Temperature and rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAL

Temperature

73.4 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Central America. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights to Central America is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

8.1
Very good
9,115 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

8.0
Very good
2,861 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

7.7
Good
2,631 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,165 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with a companion that utilizes a scooter to get around. We have flown together many times and used other airlines. Southwest by far is the most accommodating airline in the fleet your staff Makes the accessibility easy and convenient for for this type of travel. We would personally like to think the flight teams of our two flights for being very accommodating and helpful throughout our trip.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destinations in Central America are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

    David Enrique Malek Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to David Enrique Malek Airport typically cost $32, while round-trip flights cost around $34.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $218, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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