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$118+ Cheap flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — WAS
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

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Thu 12/255:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Mon 1/1912:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$177
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Thu 12/255:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Fri 1/212:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$178
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Thu 12/185:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Mon 1/1212:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$180
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:07 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/195:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Wed 1/76:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$182
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Sun 12/215:49 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/114:15 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$184
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Sat 12/275:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Sat 1/1012:33 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$185
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Thu 12/255:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/112:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$187
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Mon 12/225:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/1512:38 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$188
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Thu 12/185:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/205:46 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 13mFrontier
Fri 1/1610:08 pmIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$190
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Tue 12/165:10 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Tue 1/1311:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Deal found 12/15$191

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Round-trip from

$174
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One-way from

$118
(Spirit)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$197 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Central America

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 12/28

5:49 pm-11:02 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

7:11 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 45m

$209

San SalvadorBaltimore

SAL - BWI

SALBWI

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

4:02 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

9:26 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$216

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

6:30 am-8:49 pm

1 stop13h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

6:03 am-6:16 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$217

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-10:19 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

10:20 pm-8:32 am

1 stop35h 12m

$217

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

2:20 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/18

10:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$217

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops37h 51m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/5

12:25 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop30h 51m

$217

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-10:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/2

10:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops52h 10m

$217

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

8:45 am-10:25 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

12:37 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$217

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

12:37 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$217

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 12/27

5:46 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

7:11 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 45m

$218

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C. (average of $72). Flying from Central America to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 CA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Central America to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Central America to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Central America to Washington, D.C., such as Copa Airlines, Volaris El Salvador, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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
9,092 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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
11,048 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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
2,484 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

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 Central America to Washington, D.C.. 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 Central America to Washington, D.C.?

    There are many flights that can get you from Central America to Washington, D.C. in 4h 13m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1898 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $93 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Volaris El Salvador from $104 and Avianca from $132 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Guatemala City La Aurora - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Central America to Washington, D.C..

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

    On average you can expect to pay $245 for a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $116 while the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $139.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C. (average of $72). Flying from Central America to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 9 airlines flying from Central America to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Central America to Washington, D.C.. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$122Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$140Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$167Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$190Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$202Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$225Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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