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$88+ Cheap flights from Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Central America

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 November 17, 2025.

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$96 or less

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$28 or less
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Cheapest flights from Central America
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 November 17, 2025.

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Thu 12/41:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/110:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:31 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$143
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Wed 1/77:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Wed 1/141:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/17$146
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Wed 1/77:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 1/121:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/17$148
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Wed 1/281:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/116:39 amFLL - SJO
1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$156
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Thu 11/271:20 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/410:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/16$158
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Mon 12/812:39 pmSJO - FLL
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/1210:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/15$161
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Wed 1/77:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 1/151:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 12mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/17$165
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Wed 2/117:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/256:00 amMCO - SJO
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$167
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Thu 1/221:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/2810:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$171
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Wed 2/47:22 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/89:21 amMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$174

Find flights from Central America within your budget

 
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 November 17, 2025. 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 JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

2:01 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 12/9

11:00 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$175

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

8:45 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Miami

Sun 11/23

9:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop27h 25m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

8:45 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Miami

Wed 11/26

11:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop24h 30m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

8:45 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Miami

Tue 11/25

4:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

8:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Miami

Sun 11/23

9:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop27h 25m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

12:35 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop30h 17m

Miami

Tue 11/25

4:50 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$217

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/24

2:19 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 26m

Miami

Tue 12/9

4:59 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$218

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

10:08 am-6:51 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Miami

Thu 12/11

5:34 am-1:53 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$218

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/25

11:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Miami

Fri 11/28

4:59 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 00m

$218

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

6:07 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 38m

Miami

Mon 11/24

4:59 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 00m

$218

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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 $87). Flying from Central America in November will prove the most costly (average of $168). 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 November 2, 2025.

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

Which airlines fly from Central America?

For flights departing from Central America check dates and pricing for the following: Avianca, JetBlue, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, Delta. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Avianca
Avianca
From $69
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $71
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $84
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $127

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Central America?

The cheapest city to fly to from Central America is David Enrique Malek, with prices starting at $28. Explore other affordable destinations below.

David Enrique Malek
David Enrique Malek
From $28
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker
From $42
Coxen Hole Roatan
Coxen Hole Roatan
From $48
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson
From $48

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 November 17, 2025. 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,904 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,476 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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Popular international destinations from Central America

The most popular international flight routes departing from Central America we’ve come across at this time.
Flights from San José to Miami
Flights from San José to Mexico City
Flights from San José to Madrid
Flights from San José to Bogotá
Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale
Flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles
Flights from Guatemala City to Miami
Flights from San Pedro Sula to Miami
Flights from Panama City to Bogotá
Flights from Guatemala City to Mexico City
Flights from Managua to Miami
Flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles
Flights from Guatemala City to Bogotá
Flights from Guatemala City to Fort Lauderdale
Flights from San Salvador to Miami
Flights from Comayagua to Miami
Flights from San Salvador to Bogotá
Flights from San José to Los Angeles

Related info for your journey

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 November 17, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Central America?

    Guatemala City La Aurora airport offers the cheapest routes to Flores, from $97; whereas San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Panama City, from $103. 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 November 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 $97 round trip
    Fly from San Salvador to Miami from $103 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $124 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $133 round trip
    Fly from Panama City to Medellín from $135 round trip

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