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$78+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$226
(Expedia)

One-way from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$370
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 6/412:20 pmDTW - GUA
1 stop13h 34mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/1612:59 amGUA - DTW
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 5/296:00 amDTW - GUA
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/3011:15 amGUA - DTW
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/305:30 amDTW - SAL
2 stops15h 24mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/61:12 pmSAL - DTW
2 stops19h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 6/49:09 pmDTW - SJO
2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/611:32 amSJO - DTW
1 stop23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 5/285:10 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/412:28 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop18h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
sáb. 5/243:19 pmDTW - SAP
1 stop21h 26mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/261:50 pmSAP - DTW
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$343
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/284:26 pmDTW - GUA
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
mié. 6/411:52 pmGUA - DTW
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$348
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/155:00 amDTW - MGA
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/2310:00 amMGA - DTW
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/235:53 amDTW - SAP
1 stop29h 02mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/261:50 pmSAP - DTW
1 stop19h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$356
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jue. 6/195:00 amDTW - SAL
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/2110:21 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$371
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mar. 7/85:00 amDTW - SAL
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
dom. 7/201:22 amSAL - DTW
1 stop14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/226:00 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/2411:05 amLIR - DTW
1 stop10h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$405

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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 abril 29, 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

Fly to

Central America

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 6/4

12:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 6/17

12:24 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$226

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 5/29

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/30

11:15 am-8:47 am

1 stop19h 32m

$258

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

5:52 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 10/30

1:10 pm-10:11 am

2 stops19h 01m

$274

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 6/4

9:09 pm-11:33 am

2 stops16h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 6/6

11:32 am-1:08 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$279

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/28

5:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 6/4

12:28 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 47m

$293

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 5/24

3:19 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 26m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

lun. 5/26

1:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

$343

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/28

4:26 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 6/4

11:52 pm-11:23 am

1 stop9h 31m

$348

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 5/15

5:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

vie. 5/23

10:00 am-12:27 am

1 stop12h 27m

$351

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/23

5:53 am-8:55 am

1 stop29h 02m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

lun. 5/26

1:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

$356

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 6/19

5:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 7/21

10:21 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$371

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Central America

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 abril 29, 2025.

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.

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).

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 abril 29, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,411 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 $78. Users have also found prices from $109 and $115 on United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 - Guatemala City La Aurora or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Salvador El Salvador Intl 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.

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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Detroit to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Central America

Discover the top 6 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$210Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SouthwestCheapest$529Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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