Central America

$84+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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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 October 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/151:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 11/226:38 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/28$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/91:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 12/156:38 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/29$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/101:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:10 amSAL - IAD
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:36 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/101:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 11/156:20 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/30$221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/81:07 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 11/166:20 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/28$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/91:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/176:20 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/30$223
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Mon 11/104:15 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Thu 11/208:25 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/31:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 11/126:20 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/27$225
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/21:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 11/176:38 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/28$226
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/21:25 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 11/76:38 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 10/28$227
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 05mAvianca
Thu 11/1310:05 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 05mAvianca
Deal found 10/29$229

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$84
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flights.
From District of Columbia to Central America
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Central America.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

6:03 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 11/22

1:10 am-6:17 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$223

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

8:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

11:54 pm-8:29 am

1 stop7h 35m

$232

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

2:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

11:54 pm-8:29 am

1 stop7h 35m

$232

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

6:03 am-3:24 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-11:21 am

1 stop17h 41m

$245

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/22

7:20 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/26

9:38 am-9:11 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$252

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/19

7:20 am-4:26 pm

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/28

9:38 am-9:11 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

3:09 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 12/9

2:50 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$262

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

10:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Liberia

Fri 11/14

8:35 am-10:12 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/15

7:59 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop18h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/25

11:54 pm-10:29 am

1 stop9h 35m

$271

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

3:55 pm-12:07 am

1 stop7h 12m

$285

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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 $109). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from District of Columbia to Central America by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

    United Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to Central America in just under 4h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 18m. There are 1898 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?

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Frontier, with prices starting from $104 and $148, 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 $109). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$124Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$192Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$216Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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