Central America

$165+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SJO
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 May 5, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 8/17:58 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 12m
Frontier
Sat 8/83:47 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$336
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/412:30 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Thu 7/169:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$364
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 7/157:25 pm
DTW
-
SAP
1 stop15h 00m
Frontier
Thu 8/139:30 am
SAP
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$373
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 7/2512:37 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$378
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 9/212:35 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Sun 9/69:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$404
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 7/117:58 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 12m
Frontier
Tue 8/43:47 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$427
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sun 8/236:00 am
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop6h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/273:47 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$440
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 7/212:02 pm
DTW
-
SJO
2 stops44h 18m
Frontier
Sun 7/269:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$444
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/106:00 am
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop8h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 8/241:21 pm
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop8h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 5/1$447
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/288:12 pm
DTW
-
GUA
1 stop16h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/43:55 pm
GUA
-
DTW
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$451
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/1712:30 pm
DTW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 50m
Frontier
Sun 6/219:35 am
SJO
-
DTW
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$469
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/246:10 am
DTW
-
SAL
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/110:35 pm
SAL
-
DTW
1 stop23h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$479

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 May 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$336
(Priceline)

One-way from

$165
(Travelocity)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$579

Good round-trip deal

$1,227 or less
From Detroit (DTT) to Central America
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/28

8:12 pm-10:23 am

1 stop16h 11m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 6/4

3:55 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$451

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/20

8:29 pm-11:13 am

2 stops16h 44m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 6/25

2:47 pm-11:47 am

1 stop19h 00m

$521

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

12:49 pm-11:45 am

2 stops24h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

1:03 pm-8:55 am

1 stop17h 52m

$563

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-7:23 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 7/16

7:00 am-12:41 am

2 stops15h 41m

$564

DetroitLiberia

DTW - LIR

DTWLIR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

6:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Liberia

Fri 10/30

1:55 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop25h 41m

$568

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

6:04 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 23m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 6/10

7:01 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$601

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

10:13 am-10:22 am

3 stops26h 09m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 6/9

3:12 am-9:52 am

2 stops28h 40m

$602

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-10:24 am

3 stops30h 24m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 10/1

3:49 pm-8:33 am

3 stops38h 44m

$603

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-6:43 pm

2 stops33h 43m

$610

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

7:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 8/28

11:00 am-7:03 pm

1 stop30h 03m

$610

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Central America

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Central America?

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Central America is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $57). Flying from Detroit to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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.

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 May 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

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 $564, Spirit Airlines can have you in Central America from Detroit in 7h 51m. There are 2084 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 $104 and $114 on Frontier and Delta, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Central America (average of $57). Flying from Detroit to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$499Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$542Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$597Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$611Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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