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$94+ Cheap flights to Central America

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— SJO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Flights to Central America in 2025

Find the latest flights to Central America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 25, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$344

Round-trip from

$240

One-way from

$94

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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From New York to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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Tue 3/251:30 pmJFK - SAL
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/56:00 amSAL - JFK
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$240
Sat 6/72:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 47mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 6/265:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/24$242
Thu 5/16:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/85:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$245
Sun 5/256:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 6/410:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/24$252
Sun 6/13:50 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Wed 6/117:35 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/24$264
Tue 4/226:56 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 54mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/2312:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$283
Sun 4/273:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Mon 5/54:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Deal found 3/24$284
Thu 3/279:27 amJFK - GUA
2 stops14h 10mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/210:23 amGUA - JFK
1 stop12h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$285
Mon 9/15:59 amJFK - GUA
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:10 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$288
Sat 4/263:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/511:35 amSJO - JFK
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$288
Tue 3/254:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 50mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/16:05 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$289
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Tue 9/161:18 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/24$296

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/29

9:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-12:21 am

1 stop16h 21m

$240

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/7

2:10 am-4:57 am

Nonstop4h 47m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/26

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$242

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/8

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$245

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/25

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

10:55 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$252

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

3:50 am-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 6/10

7:35 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$264

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/22

6:56 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

12:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$283

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/27

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

4:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

$284

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

5:59 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 11m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/30

1:10 pm-12:28 am

1 stop9h 18m

$288

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

3:32 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

11:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

$288

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/26

2:11 am-7:36 am

1 stop7h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

5:52 pm-12:46 am

1 stop28h 54m

$289

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Central America

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from New York to Central America takes 13 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Central America from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Central America. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Central America should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Central America

The most flights from New York to Central America are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Central America?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Central America are Avianca, United Airlines and JetBlue.

Avianca

Avianca

From $175

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $180

JetBlue

JetBlue

From $165

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Central America are Volaris Costa Rica, Spirit Airlines and Volaris.

Rainfall in Central America by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Central America ranges from 0.0 - 13.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Central America when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Central America by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Central America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Central America in the last few years. This data was updated on March 25, 2025.
The most popular places in Central America to fly to are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and Honduras.

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 March 25, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,393 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Central America

  • 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?

    Panama City Panamá Pacifico is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Central America. One-way flights to Panama City Panamá Pacifico typically cost $22, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

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

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $300, however they can be found for as little as $88.

  • 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 18 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

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

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

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

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