Central America

$70+ Cheap flights from Houston to Central America

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HOU — SJO
Nis 14 — Nis 211
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Central America

Cheapest flights from Houston to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Mart 15, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cmt 4/252:47 pm
IAH
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SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Per 5/79:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/12$196
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Per 4/25:45 am
IAH
-
SAL
1 stop9h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Çar 4/89:38 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$198
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sal 5/52:47 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Sal 5/129:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/12$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Çar 4/83:29 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop3h 01m
Frontier
Pzt 4/139:38 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Pzt 4/63:29 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop3h 01m
Frontier
Cum 4/109:38 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$202
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Per 4/302:47 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Per 5/79:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/10$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sal 8/112:47 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Cmt 8/229:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/10$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Per 5/72:47 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Per 5/289:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/12$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cmt 4/113:42 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Cmt 4/189:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/12$207
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Cmt 5/92:47 pm
IAH
-
SAL
Nonstop2h 56m
Volaris El Salvador
Per 5/149:11 am
SAL
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 06m
Volaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/10$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cmt 4/114:53 pm
IAH
-
GUA
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Cmt 4/188:28 am
GUA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Paz 4/123:31 pm
IAH
-
GUA
Nonstop3h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Per 4/168:28 am
GUA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$256

Find flight deals from Houston to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated Mart 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$196
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$70
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$327
From Houston to Central America
One-way flight from Houston to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 Mart 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Central America that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Pzt 4/27

12:26 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Çar 5/13

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$226

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Paz 4/26

12:26 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Çar 5/6

3:40 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$226
Quickest round-trip

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Cmt 4/11

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Pzt 4/13

8:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$275

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Paz 4/19

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Pzt 4/27

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$291

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Cmt 4/11

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Cum 4/24

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$291

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sal 4/7

3:42 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sal 4/14

9:11 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$293

HoustonGuatemala City

IAH - GUA

IAHGUA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Per 4/9

3:42 pm-7:41 am

1 stop16h 59m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Pzt 4/13

8:28 am-7:25 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$299

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Cmt 5/2

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Paz 5/17

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$311

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sal 4/28

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Cum 5/8

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$311

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sal 5/5

6:45 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sal 5/12

6:00 am-10:11 am

Nonstop3h 11m

$325

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Central America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $98). Flying from Houston to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 HOU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 Mart 15, 2026.

When flying from Houston to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Central America. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Houston to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to Central America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated Mart 15, 2026.

The most flights from HO1 to 0CA are scheduled on a Saturday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 Mart 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited Airlines from Houston to Central America. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Central America?

    Departing from Houston to Central America will take you 2h 55m. The distance from Houston to Central America is about 1211 mi. 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 Houston to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Central America are Frontier ($38), Spirit Airlines ($40), and United Airlines ($49).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to Central America is $129. On average you can expect to pay $431. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $186.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Central America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $98). Flying from Houston to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $146). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Central America

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 Mart 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$93Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$102Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$123Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$158Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$559Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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