Central America

$78+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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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 February 11, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 am
LGA
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SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/612:35 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/217:55 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 17m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2512:35 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 2/228:29 am
JFK
-
SJO
1 stop13h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 2/263:20 pm
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop19h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/25:45 am
EWR
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GUA
1 stop7h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/2312:23 pm
GUA
-
EWR
1 stop18h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 2/229:55 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop26h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/98:59 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops12h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 3/176:00 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop11h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$260
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:00 am
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/2512:19 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$262
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:45 am
EWR
-
GUA
1 stop7h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/1612:59 am
GUA
-
EWR
1 stop7h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$263
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 10/143:20 am
JFK
-
GUA
Nonstop4h 40m
Avianca
Sun 10/257:45 pm
GUA
-
JFK
Nonstop4h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 2/8$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/234:59 pm
LGA
-
SJO
1 stop20h 23m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/261:31 pm
SJO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/10$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:58 am
JFK
-
SJO
2 stops13h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 5/206:30 am
SJO
-
JFK
1 stop13h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$263

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$78
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$391

Good round-trip deal

$205 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 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. 14% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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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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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Central America that are best for you.

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Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

6:45 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

11:59 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$264

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

7:22 am-11:48 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$268

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

4:59 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

7:22 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$270

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:16 am-9:05 am

1 stop8h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

4:09 am-5:17 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

2:20 am-1:53 pm

1 stop12h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

6:08 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/24

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

5:51 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

2:44 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/7

6:08 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

2:44 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

5:50 am-1:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

$281

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

2:20 am-9:05 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

6:08 pm-2:59 am

1 stop7h 51m

$281

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop7h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/18

12:19 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$282

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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 $67). Flying from New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 February 11, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Central America in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% 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 February 7, 2026.

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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 11, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, 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 February 11, 2026.
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.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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 29m. Fly via JetBlue, Copa Airlines, or Spirit Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Central America is about 2210 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 $39. Users have also found prices from $61 and $69 on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, 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 $123. On average you can expect to pay $312. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $242.

  • 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 $67). Flying from New York to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$50Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ArajetCheapest$63Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$94Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$111Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$137Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$141Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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