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$49+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FLL — SJO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:00 pmFLL - SAL
Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/83:52 pmSAL - FLL
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$145
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.
Fri 12/51:00 pmFLL - SAL
Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/73:52 pmSAL - FLL
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$147
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/101:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$153
This Flybillet 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 Flybillet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/91:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$154
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:30 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/121:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$157
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Tue 11/187:10 amFLL - GUA
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:38 pmGUA - FLL
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$157
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.
Tue 11/187:10 amFLL - GUA
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/251:38 pmGUA - FLL
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$158
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Thu 12/410:56 pmFLL - SAL
1 stop13h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/83:52 pmSAL - FLL
Nonstop2h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$159
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Wed 11/2610:50 amFLL - GUA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/291:38 pmGUA - FLL
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$159
This Spirit 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:45 amFLL - SJO
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/31:30 pmSJO - FLL
Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2510:50 amFLL - GUA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/251:39 pmGUA - FLL
Nonstop2h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$160
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Thu 11/2712:49 pmFLL - SAP
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/43:14 pmSAP - FLL
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$162

Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Fort Lauderdale to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Spirit)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$172 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America that are best for you.

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Fort LauderdaleSan Salvador

FLL - SAL

FLLSAL

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 12/6

12:00 pm-1:38 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/7

3:52 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$146

Fort LauderdaleSan Salvador

FLL - SAL

FLLSAL

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 12/5

1:00 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 12/8

3:52 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$146

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 11/15

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

1:20 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$153

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 11/8

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$157

Fort LauderdaleGuatemala City

FLL - GUA

FLLGUA

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 11/28

10:50 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 12/13

1:39 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$160

Fort LauderdaleGuatemala City

FLL - GUA

FLLGUA

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/26

10:50 am-12:33 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 11/29

1:38 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$160

Fort LauderdaleSan Pedro Sula

FLL - SAP

FLLSAP

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 12/1

12:49 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Fri 12/12

3:14 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$163

Fort LauderdaleSan Pedro Sula

FLL - SAP

FLLSAP

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/10

12:45 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 12/17

3:14 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$165

Fort LauderdaleSan Pedro Sula

FLL - SAP

FLLSAP

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 12/7

12:45 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 2/10

1:53 am-5:15 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$165

Fort LauderdaleSan José

FLL - SJO

FLLSJO

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/10

10:30 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America (average of $81). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $127). 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 FLL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale 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 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fort Lauderdale to Central America in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Central America. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Lauderdale to Central America flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue from Fort Lauderdale to Central America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,113 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    If you book a flight to Central America from Fort Lauderdale, you will be flying from Fort Lauderdale, which is the city’s only airport. Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is located 3.4 mi from the center of Fort Lauderdale.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to Central America flight route?

    Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    There are many flights that can get you from Fort Lauderdale to Central America in 2h 38m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1046 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    While some choose either Fort Lauderdale - Guatemala City La Aurora or Fort Lauderdale - Panama City Tocumen Intl, Fort Lauderdale - San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular route from Fort Lauderdale to Central America.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America? While on average our users pay $176, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (Fort Lauderdale - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $152.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Central America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Central America (average of $81). Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $127). 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 7 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to Central America

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$155Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$172Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$204Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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