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$91+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Central America

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 4/711:13 am
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Sat 4/1112:15 pm
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/111:07 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 2/126:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/26$206
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/21:07 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Fri 3/66:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/26$207
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:15 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Tue 2/2410:05 pm
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/28$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/81:25 am
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 2/106:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/241:07 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Thu 3/126:38 pm
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 5/62:55 am
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 28m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 5/127:09 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 17m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$211
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/17:00 am
IAD
-
SAL
1 stop11h 20m
Avianca
Fri 7/3110:10 am
SAL
-
IAD
2 stops14h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$212
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/21:25 am
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Wed 2/46:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/27$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/61:07 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Tue 3/106:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/28$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/201:07 pm
IAD
-
SAL
Nonstop4h 37m
Volaris El Salvador
Fri 2/276:20 am
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 07m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/26$215
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:30 am
IAD
-
SAL
1 stop16h 05m
Avianca
Thu 2/2610:05 pm
SAL
-
IAD
Nonstop4h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/27$216

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$204
(Frontier)

One-way from

$91
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$319

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Central America that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

10:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-10:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/2

6:03 am-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 16m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$233

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

10:20 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop24h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/22

1:20 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$236

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

10:11 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop16h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$253

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

2:21 am-9:36 am

1 stop9h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/15

6:24 am-4:22 am

2 stops19h 58m

$259

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

4:36 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/27

10:37 am-4:22 am

1 stop15h 45m

$259

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/16

4:36 pm-8:49 am

1 stop18h 13m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 4/22

4:31 pm-4:22 am

1 stop9h 51m

$259

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

4:36 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/27

10:37 am-4:22 am

1 stop15h 45m

$259

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/19

12:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop10h 09m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/23

1:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

$262

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $122). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 DC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 January 28, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from District of Columbia to Central America by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Central America. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Central America?

    United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to Central America in just under 7h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 30m. There are 1902 mi between District of Columbia and Central America. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Central America one-way?

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris El Salvador and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $74 and $88, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Central America?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $122). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $182). 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$97Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$102Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$104Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$122Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$187Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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