Central America

$150+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Central America

NYC — SJO
Oct 5 — Oct 121
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Cheapest flights from New York to Central America

Sun 10/258:00 am -
1 stop31h 10m
Tue 11/33:20 pm -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 9/4$287
Mon 10/266:55 pm -
1 stop20h 15m
Tue 11/33:10 pm -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 9/1$330
Mon 11/166:55 pm -
1 stop20h 15m
Tue 12/13:20 pm -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 9/3$337
Wed 12/210:20 am -
1 stop29h 00m
Sun 12/63:10 pm -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 9/1$340
Sat 10/247:55 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Thu 10/292:10 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/31$342
Wed 11/188:12 pm -
2 stops18h 58m
Tue 11/243:20 pm -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 8/31$347
Sun 11/293:30 pm -
2 stops23h 40m
Thu 12/33:10 pm -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 9/5$349
Thu 12/35:50 am -
1 stop14h 00m
Thu 12/179:45 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 9/3$372
Tue 12/83:05 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Sun 12/134:15 pm -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 9/2$373
Sun 10/43:32 pm -
1 stop18h 47m
Sun 10/1110:03 am -
1 stop15h 56m
Deal found 9/5$374
Sat 12/53:05 pm -
1 stop9h 35m
Thu 12/107:45 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 9/2$375
Sun 12/61:55 am -
Nonstop7h 40m
Fri 12/119:45 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 8/31$377

Find flight deals from New York to Central America

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$150
(Sembo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$466

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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From New York (NYC) to Central America
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Central America.

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New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/16

8:15 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop18h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

NewarkSan José

EWR Newark - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

EWRSJO

Newark

Sun 11/15

8:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

New YorkSan José

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

2:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$193

New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/21

8:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/10

8:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/10

8:35 am-6:45 pm

2 stops12h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/29

8:24 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop17h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

New YorkSan José

LGA New York LaGuardia - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

New YorkLiberia

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - LIR Liberia

JFKLIR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/29

8:15 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

NewarkLiberia

EWR Newark - LIR Liberia

EWRLIR

Newark

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$206

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $412). Flying from New York to Central America in August is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Central America in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Central America

The most flights from NYC to 0CA are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Central America is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8h. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or JetBlue 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 Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $50. Users have also found prices from $73 and $76 on Delta and Avianca, respectively.

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

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Central America is $188. On average you can expect to pay $440. The most popular route, (Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $295.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $412). Flying from New York to Central America in August is currently the most expensive (average of $665). 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 New York to Central America

Top 10 airlines flying from New York to Central America

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$47Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$94Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$111Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ArajetCheapest$126Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$132Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$196Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$208Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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