Central America

$99+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Central America

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IAD — SJO
may. 4 — may. 111
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Cheap 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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From District of Columbia to Central America
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/228:19 pmIAD - GUA
2 stops16h 31mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/62:43 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops20h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$216
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/148:11 pmDCA - GUA
1 stop16h 39mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/308:25 amGUA - DCA
1 stop12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$217
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/132:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
mar. 9/307:05 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/911:03 amIAD - GUA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/151:30 amGUA - IAD
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$226
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mar. 6/102:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 41mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 6/151:59 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 21mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/28$227
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/44:34 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop18h 18mCopa Airlines
dom. 10/125:39 amGUA - IAD
2 stops20h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$235
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mar. 9/235:45 amIAD - GUA
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/281:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$236
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dom. 5/182:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mVolaris El Salvador
vie. 5/236:00 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/27$251
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/156:10 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 10/303:40 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$252
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vie. 8/2212:50 pmDCA - SAL
1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/83:30 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$252
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/242:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/45:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$254
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sáb. 5/172:35 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 05mAvianca
sáb. 6/145:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 4/28$255

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Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/22

8:19 pm-10:50 am

2 stops16h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 10/6

2:43 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$216

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/13

2:35 am-4:50 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 9/30

7:05 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$217

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 9/14

8:11 pm-10:50 am

1 stop16h 39m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mar. 9/30

8:25 am-11:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$217

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 9/9

11:03 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 9/15

1:30 am-8:52 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$226

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 6/10

2:00 pm-7:41 am

1 stop19h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

dom. 6/15

1:59 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$227

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 10/4

4:34 pm-8:52 am

1 stop18h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

dom. 10/12

5:39 am-4:22 am

2 stops20h 43m

$235

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 9/23

5:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

dom. 9/28

1:44 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 23m

$236

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 5/18

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 5/23

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 8/15

6:10 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 10/30

3:40 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 57m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 8/22

12:50 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 9/8

3:30 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 06m

$252

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia 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 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 abril 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, with prices starting from $100 and $106, respectively.

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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Central America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$120Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$129Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$188Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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