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$65+ 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$52 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/213:35 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sat 11/2210:40 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:35 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Sun 10/267:30 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$200
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:55 amJFK - GUA
2 stops13h 30mAvianca
Fri 9/198:20 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$200
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:55 amJFK - GUA
2 stops13h 30mAvianca
Sun 9/288:20 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:05 pmJFK - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Sun 12/710:40 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/83:50 amJFK - SAL
1 stop9h 00mAvianca
Sun 10/197:30 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$208
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Fri 9/2611:45 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 57mJetBlue
Thu 10/24:23 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 9/11$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 11/135:05 pmJFK - SAL
Nonstop5h 00mAvianca
Tue 11/187:30 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$211
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Thu 9/1812:00 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 54mJetBlue
Wed 9/244:17 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 9/10$214
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Wed 9/103:50 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 9/177:35 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/273:00 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Wed 10/110:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:50 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Fri 10/247:35 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$218

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

5:50 am-9:55 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/10

8:05 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$233

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

7:38 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

4:10 pm-9:53 am

2 stops16h 43m

$234

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/9

10:00 am-10:12 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/16

8:30 am-10:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$236

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/15

5:28 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

2:05 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 02m

$242

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

1:23 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$246

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/29

12:25 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop10h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-1:06 am

1 stop17h 06m

$246

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

11:45 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 10/6

1:40 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$247

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

8:45 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$248

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

1:16 am-12:43 pm

1 stop12h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 3/17

5:02 am-6:17 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$249

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New York to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to Central America as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 September 11, 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
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,913 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

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 05m. Fly via Avianca, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Central America is about 2092 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 Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $89 and $93 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 $102. On average you can expect to pay $246. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $201.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New York to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ArajetCheapest$63Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$122Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FrontierCheapest$166Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$179Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$188Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$188Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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