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Cheap flights to Central America from $57

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CMH — SJO
maj 20 — maj 271
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Flights to Central America in 2024

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on Maj 15, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$269

Round-trip from

$137

One-way from

$57
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From New York to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Cheap flights to Central America in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Central America in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on Maj 15, 2024.
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$152
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$153
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$154
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
czw. 6/65:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/13$166
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$167
sob. 6/82:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
czw. 6/135:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/14$168
pon. 6/36:45 pmEWR - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
pt. 6/710:55 pmSAL - EWR
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$171
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
czw. 6/135:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/14$174
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/14$176

Central America 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Central America in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data were last updated on Maj 15, 2024.
sob. 10/52:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
sob. 10/195:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$132
wt. 9/242:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 10/15:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$137
czw. 9/122:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
sob. 9/215:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$142
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$152
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$153
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$154
sob. 9/72:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 9/165:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$155
wt. 9/106:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
wt. 9/246:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$161
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
czw. 6/65:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/13$166

Flights to Central America departing soon

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wt. 5/216:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
czw. 5/2311:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$165
pon. 5/206:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
pon. 5/2711:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$195
śr. 5/226:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
ndz. 6/211:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$215
sob. 5/256:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
wt. 5/2811:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$235
pon. 5/206:45 pmEWR - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
czw. 5/3010:55 pmSAL - EWR
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$243
wt. 5/216:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
sob. 5/2511:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$245
sob. 5/256:00 pmEWR - SAL
3 stops31h 56mSpirit Airlines
pt. 5/3112:59 amSAL - EWR
1 stop17h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$249
wt. 5/2112:30 pmEWR - GUA
2 stops14h 11mSpirit Airlines
czw. 5/301:37 amGUA - EWR
1 stop13h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$253
wt. 5/2111:11 amEWR - GUA
2 stops15h 30mSpirit Airlines
pt. 5/3112:26 pmGUA - EWR
2 stops18h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$256

One-way flights to Central America

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pon. 9/302:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$57
pon. 8/266:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$58
pon. 9/24:00 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$58
pon. 9/26:55 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 35mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$59
czw. 10/102:19 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/14$60
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/14$63
wt. 6/46:44 pmEWR - GUA
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$63
pt. 8/304:00 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$63
ndz. 8/256:58 pmEWR - SAL
Nonstop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$63

Direct flights to Central America

wt. 9/242:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 10/15:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$137
czw. 9/122:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
sob. 9/215:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$142
pon. 6/32:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$152
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
pon. 6/105:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$153
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
wt. 6/115:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/15$154
śr. 6/54:00 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
pon. 6/247:25 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 45mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$155
wt. 9/106:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
wt. 9/246:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 5/14$161
pon. 6/36:50 pmJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
wt. 6/1111:59 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 5/15$165
sob. 6/12:19 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 51mVolaris El Salvador
czw. 6/65:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 52mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 5/13$166

Find flights to Central America within your budget

Locate flights to Central America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on Maj 15, 2024.

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Budget

$137 - $250

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Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

wt. 9/24

Nonstop4h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

wt. 10/1

Nonstop4h 52m

$137

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

czw. 9/12

Nonstop4h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sob. 9/21

Nonstop4h 52m

$142

New York John F Kennedy IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

śr. 6/5

Nonstop4h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

pon. 6/24

Nonstop4h 45m

$155

New York John F Kennedy IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

pon. 6/3

Nonstop5h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

śr. 6/12

Nonstop4h 44m

$165

NewarkSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

śr. 9/25

1 stop14h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

wt. 10/1

1 stop7h 15m

$167

NewarkSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

pon. 6/3

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

pt. 6/7

Nonstop4h 48m

$171

New York John F Kennedy IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sob. 6/1

Nonstop4h 51m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

pon. 6/10

Nonstop4h 52m

$192

NewarkSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

pt. 7/5

1 stop8h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

pon. 7/22

1 stop9h 34m

$203

NewarkSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

EWR - SAL

EWRSAL

Newark

śr. 5/29

2 stops29h 30m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

pt. 5/31

1 stop13h 30m

$250

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Average price of flights to Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Central America is currently $60 while a round-trip flight costs $176. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Central America (average of $387). Flying to Central America in July will prove the most costly (average of $531). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$427

February

$448

March

$497

April

$414

May

$401

June

$494

July

$531

August

$434

September

$387

October

$404

November

$478

December

$484

Temperature and rainfall in Central America by month

Plan your trip to Central America by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAL

Temperature

73.4 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Central America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Central America. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights to Central America is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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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 Maj 15, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,706 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

AeroMexico Connect
7.8
Good
318 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,535 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,475 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Central America?

The most popular flight destinations in Central America are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Central America if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Central America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Volaris is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Central America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America?

    Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Airport typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $32.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $267, however they can be found for as little as $60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Central America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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