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$65+ Cheap flights to 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — SJO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Flights to Central America in 2024

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.

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Cheap flights to Central America in July & August 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Central America in July and August 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Sat 8/312:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/305:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$161
Tue 8/202:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/245:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$167
Sat 8/312:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$174
Tue 8/272:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/25$175
Tue 8/272:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/175:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/23$181
Mon 8/52:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$184
Tue 8/272:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/145:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$190
Sat 8/312:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 9/75:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$195
Sat 8/312:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 9/125:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/23$196

Central America 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Central America in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data were last updated on July 25, 2024.
Thu 9/122:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/161:43 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/25$158
Thu 10/311:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop8h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/41:43 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/25$163
Thu 11/71:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/181:43 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/25$177
Thu 10/35:20 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
Fri 10/1110:00 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 7/25$202
Mon 9/163:30 amJFK - GUA
1 stop8h 45mAvianca
Mon 10/283:40 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 7/24$206
Wed 9/46:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/95:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$211
Wed 10/306:55 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Tue 11/58:10 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$211
Sat 8/312:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/138:00 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$214
Wed 9/46:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 9/118:00 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$215

Flights to Central America departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Central America, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Thu 8/16:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/125:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$286
Sat 8/36:29 pmJFK - GUA
1 stop16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/26:20 amGUA - JFK
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$310
Sat 8/36:29 pmJFK - GUA
1 stop16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/26:20 amGUA - JFK
2 stops14h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$314
Wed 7/312:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/125:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$317
Sun 8/42:22 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/1210:57 amSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/24$318
Wed 7/313:30 amJFK - GUA
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Wed 8/148:15 pmGUA - JFK
2 stops11h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/23$329
Fri 8/23:30 amJFK - GUA
1 stop8h 45mAvianca
Wed 10/27:30 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$330
Wed 7/312:55 amJFK - GUA
1 stop12h 50mAvianca
Wed 8/148:15 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Deal found 7/23$334
Sat 8/36:55 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 30mAvianca
Wed 10/27:30 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 7/25$335

One-way flights to Central America

Explore one-way flight options to Central America for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.
Thu 10/32:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/25$65
Sun 8/256:58 pmEWR - SAL
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$65
Tue 9/242:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$66
Thu 10/102:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$68
Thu 9/122:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$69
Sun 8/257:00 amEWR - SAL
1 stop15h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$70
Tue 8/202:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$74
Thu 8/222:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$75
Thu 8/152:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/24$77

Find flights to Central America within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches and data was last updated on July 25, 2024.

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Budget

$158 - $252

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Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/12

1 stop7h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 9/16

1 stop8h 26m

$158

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/5

Nonstop4h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 10/10

Nonstop4h 52m

$168

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/23

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 10/27

Nonstop4h 45m

$175

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/18

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/21

Nonstop4h 52m

$190

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/3

Nonstop5h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/12

Nonstop5h 00m

$202

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/1

1 stop7h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop8h 49m

$217

New York John F Kennedy IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop7h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/11

1 stop8h 16m

$224

New York LaGuardiaSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/28

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/5

1 stop8h 25m

$247

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/4

1 stop7h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/9

1 stop8h 10m

$252

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Deals found on 7/25

Best time to book a flight to Central America

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Temperature and rainfall in Central America by month

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

ILS

Temperature

73.4 - 77 °F

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).

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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 July 25, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Copa Airlines
7.9
Good
2,260 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
3,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,365 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

A/C was not working on the ground so it was 110 degrees on the plane when we boarded and we sat there for almost 40 minutes because Austin’s gate system has not kept up with growth. Not Alaska’s fault 100% but it was miserable.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destinations in Central America are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

  • 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?

    Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson typically cost $20, while round-trip flights cost around $34.

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

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $168, however they can be found for as little as $99.

  • 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 4 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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