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$70+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SJO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$198
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One-way from

$70
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$400

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$276 or less

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$123 or less
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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 November 6, 2025.

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Sat 11/159:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$198
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Sun 11/166:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sat 11/159:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$209
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Sat 11/89:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/131:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$212
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Mon 11/176:20 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sat 11/89:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$217
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Tue 12/27:30 amBWI - GUA
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/62:38 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$219
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Mon 11/245:40 amBWI - SJO
1 stop7h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:31 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$222
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Tue 12/27:30 amBWI - GUA
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/82:38 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$223
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Wed 11/129:36 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop15h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/191:30 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$223
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Wed 12/37:30 amBWI - GUA
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:39 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$224
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Tue 12/27:30 amBWI - GUA
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/52:38 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop17h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$226

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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-10:41 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$236

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/15

6:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/19

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$236

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/23

12:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$236

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

2:20 pm-9:59 am

2 stops18h 39m

$240

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

2:20 pm-9:59 am

2 stops18h 39m

$240

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/17

5:18 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-9:41 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$246

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/5

5:18 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop20h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/8

11:28 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$246

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

12:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$254

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-12:26 am

1 stop16h 26m

$266

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/30

8:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$266

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $109). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Central America is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Central America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. 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

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 November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and United Airlines 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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Volaris El Salvador
7.4
Good
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Copa Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Central America in about 6h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 44m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Central America is about 1930 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit 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?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Central America is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Central America is $137. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $158.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $109). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $218). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$124Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$192Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$196Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$244Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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