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$76+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
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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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$723
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Central America
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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 julio 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/125:26 pmDTW - GUA
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
vie. 8/2212:34 amGUA - DTW
1 stop7h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$188
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/196:28 amDTW - SAL
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
dom. 8/241:19 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop8h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$244
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/191:13 pmDTW - SAP
2 stops12h 37mSpirit Airlines
lun. 8/2512:49 amSAP - DTW
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/126:05 amDTW - SAL
2 stops13h 31mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/195:30 amSAL - DTW
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/257:00 amDTW - GUA
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/52:33 pmGUA - DTW
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$292
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/217:03 amDTW - SAP
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/274:30 amSAP - DTW
2 stops12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/137:05 amDTW - SJO
2 stops29h 22mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 9/2012:19 pmSJO - DTW
2 stops20h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/128:20 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop16h 52mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/298:50 amSJO - DTW
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$308
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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. 8/1312:10 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
lun. 8/1811:50 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$318
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
mié. 8/2011:25 amDTW - MGA
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/277:25 pmMGA - DTW
1 stop22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$341
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/186:15 pmDTW - LIR
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
jue. 11/273:45 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop24h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
mar. 9/236:06 amDTW - LIR
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/3012:49 pmLIR - DTW
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$385

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/12

5:26 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 38m

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 8/22

12:34 am-10:16 am

1 stop7h 42m

$188

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/19

6:28 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 8/24

1:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$244

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/19

1:13 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 37m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

lun. 8/25

12:49 am-10:16 am

1 stop7h 27m

$258

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 9/12

6:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops13h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 9/19

5:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$265

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/25

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 12/5

2:33 pm-8:11 am

1 stop16h 38m

$292

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 8/21

7:03 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 37m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

mié. 8/27

4:30 am-7:08 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$304

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/13

7:05 am-10:27 am

2 stops29h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 9/20

12:19 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 08m

$305

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 8/12

8:20 pm-11:12 am

1 stop16h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/29

8:50 am-7:54 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$308

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 8/13

12:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 8/18

11:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$318

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 8/20

11:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

mié. 8/27

7:25 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$341

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 julio 30, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 julio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Central America.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $76. Users have also found prices from $123 and $177 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Liberia, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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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  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$324Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$382Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$573Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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