Central America

$53+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America

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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$53
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

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mar. 8/265:11 pmBWI - GUA
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 8/3012:18 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$175
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mar. 9/96:50 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
mar. 9/161:45 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 8/114:49 pmBWI - GUA
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/2512:34 amGUA - BWI
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 9/186:45 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/225:30 amSAL - BWI
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$240
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 9/34:49 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 38mCopa Airlines
dom. 9/74:10 amSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$246
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vie. 8/157:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/227:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
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dom. 8/172:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/251:59 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$253
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lun. 9/12:25 amIAD - SJO
1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines
dom. 9/710:05 amSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/31$255
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mié. 9/1711:35 amBWI - SJO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
dom. 9/218:45 amSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$256
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vie. 9/512:50 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/91:30 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$256
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dom. 8/177:54 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 18mSpirit Airlines
jue. 8/2112:18 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$257
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jue. 8/72:25 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 16mVolaris El Salvador
dom. 8/101:59 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 41mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 7/31$257

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 julio 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreGuatemala City

BWI - GUA

BWIGUA

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 8/26

5:11 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Guatemala City La Aurora

sáb. 8/30

12:18 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$175

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 9/9

6:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

mar. 9/16

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$201

BaltimoreGuatemala City

BWI - GUA

BWIGUA

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 8/11

4:49 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops30h 48m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 8/25

12:34 am-9:10 am

1 stop6h 36m

$216

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 9/18

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

lun. 9/22

5:30 am-11:32 pm

2 stops16h 02m

$240

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/3

4:49 pm-7:27 am

1 stop16h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 9/7

4:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$246

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 8/15

7:54 pm-11:12 am

1 stop17h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 8/22

7:30 am-9:02 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$249

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 8/17

2:35 am-4:50 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

lun. 8/25

1:59 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop20h 41m

$253

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 9/1

2:25 am-8:19 am

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 9/7

10:05 am-4:20 am

1 stop16h 15m

$255

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/17

11:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 9/21

8:45 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$256

Washington, D.C.San José

DCA - SJO

DCASJO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 9/5

12:50 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/9

1:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$256

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 julio 31, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 julio 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest from Washington, D.C. 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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Central America flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $53. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Central America for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Central America is $423. On average you can expect to pay $505. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $226.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$110Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$124Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$133Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$251Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$360Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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