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$74+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Wed 11/125:50 amJFK - GUA
1 stop18h 20mAvianca
Wed 11/197:45 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$207
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Mon 11/103:05 pmJFK - GUA
1 stop9h 05mAvianca
Wed 11/198:10 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/27$210
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Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$210
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Wed 11/126:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$213
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Mon 11/106:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$214
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Tue 11/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$215
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Mon 11/175:50 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Thu 11/278:10 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Deal found 10/28$216
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Sun 11/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$216
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Tue 11/116:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/121:30 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$218
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Mon 11/176:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$219
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Mon 11/105:50 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 45mAvianca
Thu 11/208:10 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop16h 25mAvianca
Deal found 10/26$220
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$223

Cheap flight deals from New York to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$207
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One-way from

$74
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$149 or less

Good one-way deal

$50 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Central America that are best for you.

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New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

8:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Thu 2/5

2:15 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$234

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

8:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

2:15 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$234

New YorkLiberia

JFK - LIR

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/28

9:01 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Liberia

Fri 12/5

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$234

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Thu 12/4

7:10 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 27m

Liberia

Tue 12/9

2:20 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 37m

$249

NewarkLiberia

EWR - LIR

EWRLIR

Newark

Sat 12/13

7:15 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Liberia

Sat 12/20

5:15 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

$262

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Mon 1/12

10:00 am-12:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/22

12:11 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$265

NewarkGuatemala City

EWR - GUA

EWRGUA

Newark

Tue 1/13

5:10 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 06m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 1/20

1:59 am-4:48 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$265

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/13

1:16 am-12:41 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/3

5:02 am-5:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$266

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Sat 1/24

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$266

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

1:16 am-12:41 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/7

7:30 am-2:59 am

1 stop18h 29m

$266

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Central America

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $68). Flying from New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 NYC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Central America in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Central America?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Central America flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New York to Central America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York to Central America?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Central America in 5h 35m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Central America is about 2195 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Central America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $108. Users have also found prices from $110 and $112 on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Central America consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Central America is $82. On average you can expect to pay $259. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $240.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Central America?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $68). Flying from New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $191). 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 New York to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$90Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$109Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$118Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$152Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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