Central America

$128+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Central America

IAD — SJO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Central America

Fri 12/46:04 pm -
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Wed 12/91:35 pm -
2 stops18h 35m
Deal found 11/3$345
Fri 11/278:07 pm -
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Thu 12/33:35 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$346
Sun 11/157:09 pm -
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Thu 11/193:23 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 11/2$348
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Wed 12/93:35 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$349
Wed 11/117:17 pm -
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Wed 11/183:35 pm -
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Deal found 10/30$350
Sat 11/1411:48 am -
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Mon 11/163:17 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$353
Fri 12/410:15 pm -
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Wed 12/95:20 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$360
Fri 12/46:04 pm -
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Mon 12/71:35 pm -
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Sat 11/215:55 pm -
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Mon 11/94:15 pm -
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Tue 11/38:34 am -
1 stop13h 05m
Sat 11/72:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 44m
Deal found 11/3$387
Sat 11/710:00 am -
1 stop13h 00m
Sat 11/142:15 pm -
Nonstop4h 44m
Deal found 11/3$388

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Round-trip from

$345
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$615

Good round-trip deal

$613 or less

Good one-way deal

$272 or less
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From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Central America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LIR Liberia

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/17

10:28 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop15h 28m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LIR Liberia

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/4

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LIR Liberia

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/31

8:27 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LIR Liberia

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/9

8:25 am-6:37 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/9

8:30 am-8:39 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$167

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/1

6:05 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

Washington, D.C.Liberia

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - LIR Liberia

IADLIR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/4

6:04 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$187

Washington, D.C.Belize City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - BZE Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

IADBZE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Washington, D.C.Belize City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - BZE Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

IADBZE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/1

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Washington, D.C.Belize City

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - BZE Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

IADBZE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Central America

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America (average of $332). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 IAD to CA?

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Central America have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 137 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Central America flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Central America flights?

Over the last year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America, such as Copa Airlines,Volaris El Salvador, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Marcos,Nov 2026

BOS - PTY

Not good. Boarding was delayed about 30/40min which made my making my connection very stressful. On top of that, the accommodations (seating, entertainment, and food) were subpar -- to say the least. I've traveled a lot between the US and Argentina and this may have been my worst experience yet.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America in about 10h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 14m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Central America is about 1616 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $93 and American Airlines from $95 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America? While on average our users pay $570, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $183. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), is priced around $470.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America (average of $332). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 Dulles Intl to Central America

Top 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Central America

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$91Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$104Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$141Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$156Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$244Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AzulCheapest$621Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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