What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Central America is September . The most expensive month for flights is March . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Volaris is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

David Enrique Malek is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to David Enrique Malek typically cost $25, while round-trip flights cost around $26.

How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?

A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $189, however they can be found for as little as $79.

Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 51 minutes).

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Average price	$326
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One-way from	$87
Good round-trip deal	$291 or less
Good one-way deal	$94 or less

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Deal found 6/11$227

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Deal found 6/12$239

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mié. 9/31:52 pmSAL - JFK

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JFK - GUA

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 6/21

11:20 am-11:10 pm

3 stops13h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 6/24

6:10 am-1:35 am

2 stops17h 25m

$193

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JFK - SAL

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 6/26

2:10 am-5:02 am

Nonstop4h 52m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 7/1

7:30 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$227

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/30

5:00 pm-11:36 am

2 stops20h 36m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 9/27

12:35 pm-10:41 am

2 stops20h 06m

$238

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/1

10:30 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 9/18

4:23 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$239

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 8/23

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 9/3

1:52 pm-1:06 am

1 stop9h 14m

$240

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/6

3:00 am-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 9/30

7:30 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$244

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/10

8:00 pm-11:26 am

1 stop17h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 9/22

12:30 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$254

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 8/19

6:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 8/29

1:38 pm-7:39 am

1 stop16h 01m

$255

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 9/1

1:38 pm-7:39 am

1 stop16h 01m

$274

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 7/8

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 7/9

12:16 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$279

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Central America

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from New York to Central America takes 12 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Central America from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Central America?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Central America should consider flying on Sunday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Central America

The most flights from New York to Central America are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Central America?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Central America are Avianca, United Airlines and JetBlue.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Central America are Volaris, Delta and Spirit Airlines.

Rainfall in Central America by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Central America?

The most popular places in Central America to fly to are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Copa Airlines

7.5

Good

1,451 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Aeromexico

7.5

Good

1,706 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

FAQs about flying to Central America

Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Central America?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Volaris is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?
David Enrique Malek is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to David Enrique Malek typically cost $25, while round-trip flights cost around $26.
How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?
A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $189, however they can be found for as little as $79.
Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Fort Lauderdale offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 51 minutes).
Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?
Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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How long is the flight to Central America?

When is the cheapest time to fly to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Central America. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Weekly flight availability to Central America

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Central America?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

Rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Central America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on junio 12, 2025.

The most popular places in Central America to fly to are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

FAQs about flying to Central America

Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?

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