Central America

$95+ Cheap flights from Central America

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SJO — JFK
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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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 January 21, 2026.

Good round-trip deal

$85 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 21, 2026.

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Fri 4/107:30 am
SJO
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MCO
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 4/192:08 pm
MCO
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SJO
Nonstop3h 08m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$150
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Tue 4/147:30 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 4/212:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 08m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$151
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:05 am
SJO
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MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/171:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/21$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:19 am
SJO
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MIA
Nonstop2h 42m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 5/302:33 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$155
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Sat 3/147:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/231:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$157
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Tue 6/235:05 am
SJO
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MIA
2 stops9h 20m
Avianca
Tue 6/301:45 pm
MIA
-
SJO
3 stops11h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 1/20$158
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Sat 1/318:07 am
SJO
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MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/91:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$161
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Fri 4/107:30 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris
Fri 4/172:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 08m
Volaris
Deal found 1/20$161
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Mon 2/27:58 am
SJO
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MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Volaris El Salvador
Sun 2/81:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/19$162
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Sun 2/17:58 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/71:33 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$164
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Sun 2/227:58 am
SJO
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MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/112:33 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$165
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Sat 2/78:07 am
SJO
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MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sat 2/141:33 pm
MIA
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SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$167

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 January 21, 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 JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Fri 3/6

2:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$176

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Sun 2/15

1:25 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

Sat 3/7

2:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$195

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 1/31

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

Miami

Tue 2/3

12:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$203

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

Sun 2/8

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$208

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 2/16

2:26 am-6:56 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Miami

Tue 2/24

5:01 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 35m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 3/18

3:45 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Miami

Wed 3/25

1:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 2/19

9:41 pm-11:52 am

1 stop13h 11m

Miami

Sun 2/22

12:45 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$222

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

2:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Miami

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$224

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/29

2:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Miami

Wed 2/4

9:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$224

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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 17, 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 21, 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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

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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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 January 21, 2026.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Central America?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Panama City, from $104; whereas Guatemala City La Aurora airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Flores, from $105. 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 San Salvador to Miami from $104 round trip
    Fly from Guatemala City to Flores from $105 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $131 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $136 round trip
    Fly from Panama City to Medellín from $137 round trip

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