Central America

$67+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Central America

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DTT — SJO
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:45 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop10h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/242:53 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$255
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:45 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop10h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/264:02 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop16h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$276
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/25:15 am
DTW
-
SAP
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/43:19 pm
SAP
-
DTW
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$279
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:43 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/251:28 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$280
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:43 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/2612:15 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop10h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:59 pm
DTW
-
MGA
2 stops15h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/274:02 pm
MGA
-
DTW
1 stop16h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$282
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:15 am
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop7h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/241:28 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop9h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$292
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Wed 2/182:04 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2512:15 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$294
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.
Wed 2/182:04 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop22h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/2412:15 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$297
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.
Thu 2/197:43 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2512:15 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$298
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Thu 2/265:09 am
DTW
-
SAP
2 stops9h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/32:47 pm
SAP
-
DTW
1 stop8h 12m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$299
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:45 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/271:31 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop18h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$300

Find flight deals from Detroit to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$67
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$1,078 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Central America
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Central America.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Central America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Central America that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

5:45 am-1:48 pm

1 stop10h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/24

2:53 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$268

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 2/4

3:19 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$279

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

10:59 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 2/27

4:02 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

$282

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

5:09 am-1:47 pm

2 stops9h 38m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 3/3

2:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$299

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

5:08 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop21h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/28

9:55 am-8:07 am

3 stops21h 12m

$303

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:05 am-1:48 pm

2 stops10h 43m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/26

2:53 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 20m

$308

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

5:45 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-9:50 am

2 stops19h 19m

$309

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

10:59 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 3/4

4:02 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

$312

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 2/4

11:46 am-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$314

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

10:59 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops16h 57m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/5

4:02 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 13m

$321

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Central America?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $153). Flying from Detroit to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Central America as you normally would.

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 January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Detroit 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Central America?

    If you book a flight to Central America from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Central America?

    For as low as $268, Spirit Airlines can have you in Central America from Detroit in 10h 03m. There are 2016 mi between Detroit and Central America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Central America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $109 and $114 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Central America?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Central America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Central America?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $153). Flying from Detroit to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Central America

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$596Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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