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$115+ Cheap flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SJO — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$115
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$291

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Central America to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Tue 7/298:15 amSAL - IAD
1 stop15h 00mAvianca
Thu 8/142:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Deal found 4/29$199
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Sun 8/314:17 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop18h 02mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 9/132:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/30$215
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Sun 5/2511:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/32:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$221
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Tue 8/128:15 amSAL - IAD
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/92:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$221
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Fri 5/98:45 amSJO - DCA
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Tue 5/131:10 pmDCA - SJO
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$222
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Thu 8/282:15 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/37:09 amIAD - SJO
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$226
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Thu 8/146:00 amSJO - BWI
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/226:53 amBWI - SJO
1 stop13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$226
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Thu 8/146:00 amSJO - DCA
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/226:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$226
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Wed 7/21:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 7/82:22 amIAD - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/30$228
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Sun 5/2512:28 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/46:43 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop17h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$235
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Wed 5/2811:15 amGUA - BWI
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/77:57 pmBWI - GUA
1 stop5h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$243
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Wed 4/3012:44 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops19h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/76:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$245

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

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/29

8:15 am-1:15 am

1 stop15h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

2:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$199

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/31

4:17 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop18h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

2:22 am-6:44 am

1 stop6h 22m

$215

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

2:22 am-12:22 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$221

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - IAD

SJOIAD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/28

2:15 pm-8:42 am

1 stop16h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

7:09 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$226

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/22

6:53 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$226

San JoséWashington, D.C.

SJO - DCA

SJODCA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$226

Guatemala CityWashington, D.C.

GUA - IAD

GUAIAD

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 7/2

1:44 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

2:05 pm-7:41 am

1 stop19h 36m

$228

San JoséBaltimore

SJO - BWI

SJOBWI

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

12:28 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

6:43 pm-10:27 am

1 stop17h 44m

$235

San SalvadorWashington, D.C.

SAL - IAD

SALIAD

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

2:05 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$237

Guatemala CityBaltimore

GUA - BWI

GUABWI

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/28

11:15 am-8:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/7

7:57 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$243

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Central America to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $115 on Volaris El Salvador. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $125 and Southwest from $127 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $271 for a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $147 while the most popular route, (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $244.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Central America to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 Central America to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$78Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$126Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$166Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$171Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$182Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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