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$149+ Cheap flights from Houston to Central America

HOU — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Central America

Thu 11/265:26 pm -
1 stop19h 04m
Mon 11/301:30 pm -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 10/27$393
Tue 12/15:01 pm -
1 stop19h 29m
Mon 12/71:30 pm -
1 stop26h 36m
Deal found 10/27$403
Thu 12/105:01 pm -
1 stop19h 29m
Mon 12/141:30 pm -
1 stop26h 36m
Deal found 10/29$406
Wed 12/165:01 pm -
1 stop19h 09m
Wed 12/231:30 pm -
1 stop26h 12m
Deal found 10/28$414
Thu 11/54:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 11/1012:10 pm -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 10/29$422
Mon 12/219:42 am -
1 stop26h 28m
Sun 12/273:10 pm -
1 stop16h 47m
Deal found 10/28$423
Wed 11/41:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 55m
Fri 11/68:00 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 10/29$426
Tue 11/32:47 pm -
Nonstop2h 53m
Thu 11/1210:14 am -
Nonstop3h 03m
Deal found 10/29$427
Sat 11/75:20 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Tue 11/101:08 pm -
1 stop8h 46m
Deal found 10/29$429
Sat 12/51:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 12/228:00 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 10/30$432
Tue 12/16:56 pm -
2 stops17h 15m
Thu 12/171:17 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Deal found 10/30$434
Sat 10/315:45 pm -
Nonstop3h 00m
Tue 11/1012:10 pm -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 10/29$435

Find flight deals from Houston to Central America

Round-trip from

$323
(Volaris)

One-way from

$149
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$426
From Houston to Central America
One-way flight from Houston to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/8

9:49 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/15

9:36 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/15

5:04 am-2:26 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/30

7:15 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$222

HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$226

HoustonSan José

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IAHSJO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/27

10:10 pm-1:25 am

1 stop27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/5

6:15 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$245

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/16

6:16 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

HoustonLiberia

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - LIR Liberia

IAHLIR

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/5

7:02 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops19h 14m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$249
Quickest round-trip

HoustonBelize City

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - BZE Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

IAHBZE

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/20

9:41 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $324). Flying from Houston to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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?

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight at noon.

How often are flights from Houston to Central America delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Houston and Central America have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Central America flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Central America flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Central America?

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Central America. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Houston to Central America will take you 2h 53m. 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 ($39), Avianca ($70), and Copa Airlines ($79).

  • 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 $378. On average you can expect to pay $547. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $337.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $324). Flying from Houston to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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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Alternative routes for Houston to Central America

Top 10 airlines flying from Houston to Central America

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$123Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$150Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$159Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$161Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$202Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$207Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AzulCheapest$216Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$273Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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