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$102+ Cheap flights to Central America

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— SJO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Central America in 2025

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Wed 12/316:00 amJFK - GUA
1 stop28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/287:45 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$228
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Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$228
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Sat 12/67:59 amJFK - SJO
1 stop14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$236
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Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Thu 12/1112:40 pmSJO - JFK
2 stops11h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$237
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Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Sun 12/1410:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$240
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Fri 12/512:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$243
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Fri 12/512:22 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$243
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Wed 12/106:50 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 54mJetBlue
Fri 12/192:26 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 12/3$246
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Mon 12/810:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Wed 12/173:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$246
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Fri 12/512:22 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/107:00 amSJO - JFK
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$247
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Thu 12/1110:00 amJFK - SJO
Nonstop7h 10mAvianca
Thu 12/183:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$248
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Fri 12/512:22 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amSJO - JFK
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$250

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Find the latest flights to Central America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 4, 2025.

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Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Central America that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 15m

$240

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 3/5

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Liberia

Tue 3/10

1:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 25m

$254

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/10

2:44 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/17

5:02 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$266

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

2:44 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/17

5:02 am-6:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$266

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

7:45 am-6:16 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

6:30 am-8:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$266

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

2:44 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/24

5:02 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$266

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

9:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$266

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

12:26 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

1:05 pm-9:12 am

1 stop18h 07m

$266

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sun 2/8

7:18 am-11:44 am

Nonstop5h 26m

Liberia

Wed 2/18

8:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$270

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Mon 2/2

6:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 2/9

11:59 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop4h 31m

$277

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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 24 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Central America. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

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 Sunday 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 Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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.

Avianca
Avianca
From $116
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $116
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $196
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $88

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

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

Rainfall in Central America by month

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

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on December 4, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Central America. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines to 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
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,899 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $28, while round-trip flights cost around $61.

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

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $296, however they can be found for as little as $77.

  • 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 (2 hours 10 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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