Central America

$91+ Cheap flights from Central America

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SJO — JFK
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Discover essential information about flights departing from Central America, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Central America airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

Good round-trip deal

$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$28 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

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Thu 1/297:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/31:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/6$147
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Wed 3/257:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/312:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/6$148
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Thu 2/191:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/2210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$150
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Mon 3/167:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/242:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/7$150
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Tue 2/171:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/2410:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8$151
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Thu 4/97:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 4/142:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/7$151
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Fri 4/107:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 4/152:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/6$152
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Tue 4/147:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 4/212:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/7$153
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Fri 2/201:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/2510:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8$154
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Thu 2/121:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/236:35 amFLL - SJO
1 stop6h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$156
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Fri 2/277:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 3/71:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/7$156
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Fri 2/201:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/2410:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$157

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Find flights departing from Central America that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on January 8, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

1:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 2/8

11:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$168

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Wed 3/11

3:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Miami

Tue 3/10

2:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

3:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Miami

Tue 3/10

2:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Wed 3/11

1:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/4

3:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Miami

Mon 3/9

2:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Wed 3/11

3:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Miami

Fri 3/6

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Miami

Wed 3/11

5:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$195

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

5:47 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 5/9

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Central America

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Travel insights for flights from Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Central America?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America (average of $90). Flying from Central America in December will prove the most costly (average of $173). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Central America to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Central America would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Central America

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Central America. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Central America travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on January 8, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and American Airlines from Central America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Central America. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Central America?

    Guatemala City La Aurora airport offers the cheapest routes to Flores, from $94; whereas San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Panama City, from $101. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Central America?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Central America. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Central America?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Central America to embark to:
    Fly from Guatemala City to Flores from $94 round trip
    Fly from San Salvador to Miami from $101 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $132 round trip
    Fly from San Salvador to Houston from $134 round trip
    Fly from Panama City to Bogotá from $135 round trip

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