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$79+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SJO
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$79
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$522
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 junio 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 7/286:30 amDTW - GUA
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
dom. 8/312:59 amGUA - DTW
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/96:30 amDTW - MGA
1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines
mié. 7/162:02 pmMGA - DTW
1 stop8h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$260
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/58:20 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop17h 49mSpirit Airlines
dom. 7/131:44 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop18h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/176:28 amDTW - GUA
1 stop6h 53mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/311:48 pmGUA - DTW
1 stop17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
mié. 6/112:30 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/176:00 amSAL - DTW
1 stop15h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 10/206:42 pmDTW - SAL
2 stops18h 23mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/302:33 pmSAL - DTW
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$304
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/45:10 amDTW - SAP
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/711:00 amSAP - DTW
2 stops18h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$312
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/106:30 amDTW - MGA
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/1710:00 amMGA - DTW
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$315
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/39:36 amDTW - SAP
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/912:46 amSAP - DTW
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$338
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 6/1312:18 pmDTW - SAL
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
lun. 6/1611:41 pmSAL - DTW
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$346
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
dom. 7/208:25 pmDTW - SJO
1 stop16h 04mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/2912:16 pmSJO - DTW
1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$352
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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. 7/195:11 amDTW - SJO
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/267:30 amSJO - DTW
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$356

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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 junio 12, 2025.
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

lun. 7/28

6:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

Guatemala City La Aurora

dom. 8/3

12:59 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 24m

$195

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 7/9

6:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

mié. 7/16

2:02 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 26m

$260

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 7/5

8:20 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop17h 49m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

dom. 7/13

1:44 pm-10:23 am

1 stop18h 39m

$271

DetroitGuatemala City

DTW - GUA

DTWGUA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 8/17

6:28 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 53m

Guatemala City La Aurora

dom. 8/31

1:48 pm-9:39 am

1 stop17h 51m

$276

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/8

5:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mié. 10/22

1:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$300

DetroitSan Salvador

DTW - SAL

DTWSAL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

6:42 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 10/30

2:33 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$304

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 7/4

5:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

lun. 7/7

11:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops18h 30m

$312

DetroitManagua

DTW - MGA

DTWMGA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 7/10

6:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

jue. 7/17

10:00 am-12:28 am

1 stop12h 28m

$315

DetroitSan Pedro Sula

DTW - SAP

DTWSAP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 7/3

9:36 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 03m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

mié. 7/9

12:46 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 37m

$338

DetroitSan José

DTW - SJO

DTWSJO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 7/20

8:25 pm-10:29 am

1 stop16h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 7/29

12:16 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 12m

$352

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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 junio 12, 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.

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 junio 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

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 $79. Users have also found prices from $124 and $148 on United Airlines and Frontier, 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 - Guatemala City La Aurora, 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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    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 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$293Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$380Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SouthwestCheapest$529Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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