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$108+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SJO
ene. 14 — ene. 211
mié. 1/14
mié. 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 diciembre 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/135:08 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops21h 54mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/201:50 pmSJO - IAD
2 stops17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/317:01 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/175:51 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$257
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/289:49 amDCA - SJO
1 stop7h 37mJetBlue
dom. 1/49:38 amSJO - DCA
1 stop10h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 12/13$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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. 12/155:08 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops20h 05mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/2111:32 amSJO - IAD
2 stops20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/138:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/161:10 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mié. 12/317:01 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/85:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mié. 12/175:25 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/242:01 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop12h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$298
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
dom. 12/143:32 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/176:07 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/13$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
sáb. 12/138:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
vie. 12/192:00 amSAL - IAD
1 stop19h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$303
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mié. 12/175:25 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 10mCopa Airlines
mar. 1/138:36 amSAL - IAD
1 stop17h 37mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/15$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/1510:20 amDCA - SJO
1 stop13h 00mDelta
dom. 12/217:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop14h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/153:38 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 42mDelta
lun. 12/227:00 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/14$306

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 diciembre 15, 2025.

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Frontier)

One-way from

$108
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$613

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 diciembre 15, 2025.
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

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/4

12:40 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 2/9

6:55 am-8:56 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$250

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/3

7:30 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 2/12

2:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$256

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 1/20

7:30 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

jue. 2/12

2:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/1

7:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 2/6

2:35 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 49m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/8

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 2/14

2:35 pm-12:24 am

1 stop8h 49m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 1/25

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 1/30

2:35 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$260

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 2/22

6:01 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Liberia

jue. 2/26

8:35 am-10:16 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 3/1

8:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Liberia

mié. 3/4

8:35 am-10:16 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$265

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 2/2

5:26 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops21h 47m

Liberia

mié. 4/29

1:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$269

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD - LIR

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/3

4:29 pm-10:45 am

2 stops19h 16m

Liberia

sáb. 1/10

1:13 pm-10:58 am

2 stops20h 45m

$269

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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 $113). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 diciembre 15, 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.

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, JetBlue, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to Central America in just under 6h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 08m. There are 1866 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?

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting from $62 and $75, 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 $113). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$195Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$234Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$240Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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