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$95+ 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Mar 1 — Mar 81
Sun 3/1
Sun 3/8
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 January 30, 2026.

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$85 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 January 30, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:22 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 2/241:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/29$146
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:22 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 3/41:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/137:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 3/171:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27$148
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Sun 3/292:11 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 05m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/28$150
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/412:35 pm
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/109:25 am
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$151
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/161:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27$152
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 3/181:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/27$153
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/412:35 pm
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/89:25 am
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$155
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Fri 2/2712:35 pm
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/39:25 am
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$156
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/135:00 am
SJO
-
MIA
2 stops9h 20m
Avianca
Mon 2/162:40 pm
MIA
-
SJO
2 stops9h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$157
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Fri 2/277:22 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon 3/21:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/26$157
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2712:35 pm
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/69:25 am
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$158

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 30, 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 JoséOrlando

SJO - MCO

SJOMCO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

12:35 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Orlando

Mon 2/23

9:25 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$189

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/2

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

Miami

Sun 3/8

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$192

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

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$194

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/25

6:24 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Miami

Tue 3/3

5:26 am-9:40 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 2/16

4:24 am-9:43 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Miami

Tue 2/24

5:36 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 00m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/15

6:24 am-10:42 pm

2 stops14h 18m

Miami

Wed 4/22

1:48 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/11

6:24 am-9:24 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Miami

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/4

2:29 am-7:58 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Miami

Wed 5/13

6:24 am-9:41 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/25

6:24 am-6:56 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Miami

Wed 3/4

5:27 pm-9:34 am

1 stop17h 07m

$218

Guatemala CityMiami

GUA - MIA

GUAMIA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/11

4:27 pm-12:37 am

1 stop7h 10m

Miami

Tue 2/17

5:01 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 35m

$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 $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 24, 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.

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 $63
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $94
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
Flores Santa Elena
Flores Santa Elena
From $52
Guatemala City La Aurora
Guatemala City La Aurora
From $53
Corozal
Corozal
From $55

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 30, 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,891 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,492 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,560 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

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

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 30, 2026.

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

    Guatemala City La Aurora airport offers the cheapest routes to Flores, from $105; whereas San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Guatemala City, from $108. 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 $105 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $108 round trip
    Fly from San Salvador to Miami from $110 round trip
    Fly from Panama City to Bogotá from $136 round trip
    Fly from Panama City to Cartagena from $141 round trip

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