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$93+ Cheap flights from Central America

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SJO — JFK
feb. 19 — feb. 261
jue. 2/19
jue. 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 20, 2026.

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$85 or less

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$28 or less
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This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/51:30 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 00m
Spirit Airlines
dom. 2/810:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$148
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
mié. 3/117:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
mié. 4/222:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 08m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/18$149
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jue. 3/127:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
sáb. 3/211:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/20$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/81:30 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 00m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 2/1610:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$152
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sáb. 1/318:07 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Volaris
vie. 2/61:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris
Deal found 1/18$153
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/147:30 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 07m
Volaris Costa Rica
mar. 4/212:08 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 08m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$153
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sáb. 5/28:19 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 42m
Volaris Costa Rica
sáb. 5/302:33 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/61:30 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop3h 00m
Spirit Airlines
mar. 2/1710:30 am
FLL
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$155
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vie. 2/131:31 pm
SJO
-
FLL
Nonstop2h 59m
Spirit Airlines
lun. 2/166:35 am
FLL
-
SJO
1 stop6h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$156
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sáb. 3/147:05 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 15m
Volaris Costa Rica
dom. 3/221:54 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 12m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$157
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sáb. 3/147:58 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Volaris Costa Rica
sáb. 3/212:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 1/19$158
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.
sáb. 2/148:07 am
SJO
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 54m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 2/201:24 pm
MIA
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$159

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 enero 20, 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

vie. 2/27

7:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

vie. 3/6

1:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$193

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/12

7:45 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Miami

mar. 3/17

2:25 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$204

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/5

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

jue. 3/12

10:30 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$210

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/12

1:31 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Fort Lauderdale

dom. 2/15

6:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 05m

$212

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

12:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Fort Lauderdale

mié. 2/18

10:30 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$214

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/24

8:48 am-9:43 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Miami

mié. 2/25

5:01 am-6:56 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$221

San JoséMiami

SJO - MIA

SJOMIA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/7

11:01 am-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Miami

mar. 2/10

5:01 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 59m

$221

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/4

5:50 am-3:17 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Fort Lauderdale

vie. 2/6

5:11 pm-7:06 am

1 stop14h 55m

$230

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/16

4:09 am-3:17 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Fort Lauderdale

mar. 3/3

5:11 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 54m

$230

San JoséFort Lauderdale

SJO - FLL

SJOFLL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/11

8:11 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Fort Lauderdale

lun. 3/16

6:11 pm-7:05 am

1 stop14h 54m

$230

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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.

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 $58
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 enero 20, 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
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,169 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,892 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,496 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

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

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 enero 20, 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 $99; whereas Guatemala City La Aurora airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Flores, from $106. 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 $99 round trip
    Fly from Guatemala City to Flores from $106 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $118 round trip
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $130 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $131 round trip

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