Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America from $45

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — SJO
Jun 11 — Jun 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America at least 61 days early can save you up to 36% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America for as little as $311 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $365 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Central America from Washington, D.C.. Prices for October average $337 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $137. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 77% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CA?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Washington, D.C. to Central America flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Washington, D.C. to Central America specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Tue 7/95:00 amIAD - GUA
2 stops15h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/161:00 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops21h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$194
Fri 7/265:38 pmIAD - GUA
2 stops17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/312:56 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops21h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$199
Sun 7/142:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 7/191:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$210
Tue 6/116:05 amBWI - SJO
1 stop18h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$214
Sun 7/282:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 8/261:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$215
Tue 7/92:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 7/241:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$216
Thu 6/62:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 6/121:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$220
Thu 6/62:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/101:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$222
Thu 6/65:43 pmIAD - PTY
2 stops19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/131:19 pmPTY - IAD
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$230

Washington, D.C. to Central America 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Washington, D.C. and Central America in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Tue 8/272:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/21:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$159
Sun 8/112:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 8/191:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$164
Sun 8/182:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/21:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$165
Thu 10/242:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 10/301:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$166
Tue 9/102:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 9/181:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$173
Thu 9/122:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 38mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 9/161:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 37mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$177
Sun 9/89:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/102:19 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$180
Tue 9/108:20 amDCA - SAL
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/186:00 amSAL - DCA
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$180
Thu 8/292:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 9/271:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$185

Washington, D.C. to Central America flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Washington, D.C. to Central America for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Tue 6/116:05 amBWI - SJO
1 stop18h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/185:30 amSJO - BWI
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$214
Tue 6/112:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 6/241:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$242
Wed 6/125:00 amIAD - SAL
2 stops15h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:00 amSAL - IAD
2 stops24h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$262
Tue 6/112:43 amIAD - GUA
1 stop6h 55mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 6/191:43 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$269
Tue 6/115:00 amBWI - SJO
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1811:59 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops19h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$271
Sun 6/168:21 pmBWI - GUA
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2812:26 pmGUA - BWI
1 stop18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$283
Thu 6/134:05 amIAD - PTY
2 stops13h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/209:40 pmPTY - IAD
3 stops26h 30mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$284
Wed 6/129:28 amIAD - SJO
2 stops39h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:25 amSJO - IAD
2 stops32h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$288
Thu 6/134:05 amIAD - PTY
2 stops13h 40mAvianca
Thu 6/209:40 pmPTY - IAD
2 stops26h 30mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$289

One-way flights to Central America from Washington, D.C.

Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Central America. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Mon 9/22:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$45
Tue 9/109:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$48
Sun 8/112:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/6$50
Tue 9/32:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris
Deal found 6/6$51
Fri 8/162:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/5$52
Tue 8/62:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop7h 50mAvianca
Deal found 6/5$53
Mon 8/122:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/4$55
Sun 9/12:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$57
Tue 8/202:43 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 6/6$58

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America within your budget

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/6

Nonstop4h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/14

Nonstop4h 20m

$130

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/6

Nonstop4h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 9/22

Nonstop4h 20m

$131

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/7

Nonstop4h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 9/12

Nonstop4h 20m

$132

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/7

Nonstop4h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/14

Nonstop4h 20m

$145

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/8

1 stop6h 29m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop8h 53m

$180

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSan Salvador El Salvador Intl

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/10

1 stop8h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 9/18

1 stop8h 04m

$180

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/9

2 stops15h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 7/16

2 stops21h 52m

$194

Baltimore/WashingtonSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/2

1 stop7h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/6

1 stop9h 10m

$222

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlGuatemala City La Aurora

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 53m

$255

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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 June 6, 2024.
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

8.0
Very good
2,561 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.8
Good
1,363 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

7.6
Good
4,316 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

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  • Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Volaris El Salvador for just $130, but on average you can expect to pay $149.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America is less than $150.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Central America for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Central America on average per day?

    1 flight departure from Washington, D.C. to Central America per day on average.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 100% of flight departures

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

    Airlines like Volaris El Salvador, Volaris, and Avianca fly from Washington, D.C. to Central America in about 4h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Central America is about 2055 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Volaris El Salvador, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Avianca, 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?

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Central America is $89. On average you can expect to pay $270. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $130.

  • What does IAD to SJO mean?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD and San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is SJO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA), San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL), Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY), San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda Airport (SAP), Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport (MGA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to Central America flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to Central America flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to Central America flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Washington, D.C. to Central America flight deals updated?

    The Washington, D.C. to Central America flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $383). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$66Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$95Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$129Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$151Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$162Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$259Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$305Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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Hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Central America

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