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$88+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:05 pmDTW - GUA
2 stops18h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/111:31 pmGUA - DTW
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/38:05 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/121:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 12/38:59 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1312:04 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop10h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Wed 12/36:38 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/1312:04 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/14$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/37:30 amDTW - SAL
2 stops18h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/102:37 amSAL - DTW
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sun 11/29:53 pmDTW - GUA
1 stop14h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/81:31 pmGUA - DTW
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$276
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/106:10 amDTW - SAP
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/133:15 pmSAP - DTW
1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/13$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sat 12/62:50 pmDTW - SAL
2 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1612:05 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$284
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/256:43 amDTW - SJO
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/41:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/12$286
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 10/274:50 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops20h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/3112:35 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops22h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/11$290

Cheap 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 October 14, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$88
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Good round-trip deal

$694 or less
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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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Central America that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 11/11

1:31 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$246

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

6:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 11/13

3:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$282

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

7:30 am-1:13 am

2 stops18h 43m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 12/12

2:37 am-7:52 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$306

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

3:12 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops26h 18m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 11/18

8:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop24h 19m

$312

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/28

6:35 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 12/9

12:20 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$317

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

8:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

1:30 pm-11:56 am

1 stop21h 26m

$329

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/22

3:13 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 12/8

1:29 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 50m

$337

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

4:39 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop24h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/14

8:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop25h 02m

$344

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

1:59 pm-8:55 am

3 stops19h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 11/16

8:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop24h 19m

$348

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

8:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 11/12

4:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$363

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Central America

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $159). Flying from Detroit to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 October 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Central America in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Central America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Central America flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 14, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $442, Spirit Airlines can have you in Central America from Detroit in 7h 55m. There are 1729 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 $88. Users have also found prices from $144 and $158 on Air Canada and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Liberia or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson when deciding on the best route 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $159). Flying from Detroit to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$573Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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