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$85+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
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 August 13, 2025.

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$82 or less

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$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 August 13, 2025.

Tue 11/117:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 11/151:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$123
Mon 9/297:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 10/32:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$124
Wed 11/57:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 11/81:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/12$125
Thu 12/117:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 12/151:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$126
Sat 10/257:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/21:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$127
Mon 9/87:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 9/132:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$128
Mon 12/17:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 12/81:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$129
Fri 9/57:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 9/92:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$131
Fri 9/57:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 9/82:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/10$132
Thu 12/187:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 12/231:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$134
Fri 9/267:30 amSJO - MCO
Nonstop3h 08mVolaris Costa Rica
Fri 10/102:08 pmMCO - SJO
Nonstop3h 05mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/11$135
Sat 11/298:19 amSJO - MIA
Nonstop2h 42mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 12/61:33 pmMIA - SJO
Nonstop2h 53mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/13$137

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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 August 13, 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 JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/25

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Sat 11/1

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$138

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/23

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Sat 8/30

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$141

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/1

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Sat 9/20

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$167

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/21

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Sat 9/27

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$167

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Sun 10/12

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$191

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/13

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Miami

Fri 10/17

9:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$191

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

8:50 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Miami

Sat 10/25

9:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$191

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/1

8:14 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Miami

Fri 9/5

2:28 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$191

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Miami

Mon 9/29

9:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$191

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/25

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Miami

Fri 8/29

5:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop4h 15m

$191

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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 $83). Flying from Central America in August will prove the most costly (average of $140). 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 August 10, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Central America would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday 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 $64
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $84
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $179

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 $27. Explore other affordable destinations below.

David Enrique Malek
David Enrique Malek
From $27
Panama City Tocumen Intl
Panama City Tocumen Intl
From $28
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson
From $32
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From $47

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 August 13, 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, American Airlines, and JetBlue 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
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,915 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,399 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,507 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

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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 Bogotá
Flights from San José to Mexico City
Flights from San José to Miami
Flights from San José to Madrid
Flights from Guatemala City to Miami
Flights from San Salvador to Los Angeles
Flights from Guatemala City to Bogotá
Flights from Guatemala City to Mexico City
Flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles
Flights from San José to Lima
Flights from Panama City to Bogotá
Flights from Managua to Miami
Flights from Guatemala City to Fort Lauderdale
Flights from Panama City to Madrid
Flights from San Salvador to Bogotá
Flights from San José to Fort Lauderdale
Flights from San Salvador to Miami
Flights from San Pedro Sula to Miami

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 August 13, 2025.

  • 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 $105; whereas San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Panama City, from $117. 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 August 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 $105 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $123 round trip
    Fly from Guatemala City to Fort Lauderdale from $123 round trip
    Fly from Guatemala City to Flores from $124 round trip
    Fly from Guatemala City to Houston from $130 round trip

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