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$188+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — SJO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Central America

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 July 27, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/293:15 am
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop22h 20m
Copa Airlines
Sat 11/77:30 am
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/27$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/222:20 am
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop23h 15m
Copa Airlines
Thu 11/194:59 am
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop11h 18m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/27$419
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/213:32 pm
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop23h 08m
Copa Airlines
Tue 10/271:43 pm
SAL
-
JFK
1 stop12h 16m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/27$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 10/2811:30 am
EWR
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SJO
1 stop29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/35:53 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 9/3012:44 pm
SJO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:29 am
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 11/171:08 pm
SAL
-
JFK
2 stops17h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/238:24 am
EWR
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 10/271:25 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/289:00 pm
JFK
-
SAL
1 stop16h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 10/212:24 pm
SAL
-
JFK
2 stops17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:00 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop13h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 9/231:25 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop9h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$443
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/208:15 am
EWR
-
SJO
1 stop6h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 10/272:05 pm
SJO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/25$444
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:55 am
JFK
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Wed 9/167:20 pm
SAL
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$445
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/116:55 am
JFK
-
SAL
Nonstop5h 00m
Avianca
Sun 9/277:20 pm
SAL
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 7/26$446

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$439
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$188
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$646

Good round-trip deal

$516 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Central America that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/3

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/23

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/18

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/5

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/15

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 9/21

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/27

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/12

1:57 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 02m

$461
Quickest round-trip

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

6:55 am-9:55 am

Nonstop5h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/17

6:30 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

$466

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/2

10:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/7

8:45 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$474

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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 State to Central America

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Central America (average of $362). Flying from State of New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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 NY 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 July 27, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from State of New York to Central America by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of New York to Central America?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from State of New York to Central America, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to Central America flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 State of New York to Central America?

    Departing from State of New York to Central America will take you 8h 31m. State of New York and Central America are separated by a distance of 2092 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 State of New York to Central America one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $47 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $53 and Avianca from $70 one-way.

  • 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 State of New York to Central America?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Central America (average of $362). Flying from State of New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$85Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$94Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$110Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ArajetCheapest$126Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$132Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$136Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$182Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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