Central America

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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$611

Round-trip from

$225

One-way from

$139
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
From New York to San Salvador El Salvador Intl
One-way flight from New York to Central America

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Mon 12/233:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop29h 58mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/295:20 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop22h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/19$336
Tue 12/316:59 pmEWR - GUA
1 stop6h 48mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/141:51 amGUA - EWR
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$385
Tue 12/315:29 pmJFK - SJO
Nonstop5h 19mJetBlue
Tue 3/1810:59 pmSJO - JFK
Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$448
Tue 12/3112:15 amJFK - PTY
1 stop14h 25mAvianca
Tue 2/1811:20 amPTY - JFK
1 stop17h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$474
Tue 12/319:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/186:05 amSJO - JFK
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$475
Mon 12/305:25 amJFK - GUA
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/146:34 amGUA - JFK
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$493
Fri 12/2711:00 amJFK - SAL
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/275:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$501
Tue 12/316:59 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/101:31 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$512
Tue 12/312:45 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Wed 1/13:45 pmGUA - JFK
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$514
Tue 12/312:45 amJFK - SAL
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Mon 1/275:40 pmSAL - JFK
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/18$518
Tue 12/316:54 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/101:57 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$525
Wed 12/2510:50 amJFK - LIR
Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue
Thu 12/264:35 pmLIR - JFK
Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 12/18$530

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New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/23

1:19 am-5:33 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/1

5:17 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$225

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/27

5:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/4

5:17 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$238

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

5:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 2/7

1:14 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$242

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

2:45 am-8:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/13

10:00 pm-3:30 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$266

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/25

3:10 am-8:23 pm

1 stop18h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/3

8:30 am-2:59 am

1 stop17h 29m

$281

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

2:45 am-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 2/5

3:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

$288

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

6:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop14h 08m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 1/30

4:09 pm-12:53 am

1 stop7h 44m

$291

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

6:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/6

2:52 pm-12:42 am

1 stop8h 50m

$293

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/20

6:29 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/24

1:25 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$298

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Wed 2/5

9:05 pm-11:18 am

1 stop15h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/8

1:57 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$299

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Travel insights for flights to Central America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Central America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from New York to Central America takes 12 hours 7 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 December 16, 2024.

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 Saturday 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 (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Central America?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Central America are Avianca, United Airlines and Volaris El Salvador.

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).

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 December 19, 2024.
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.7
Good
1,723 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.5
Good
1,924 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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?

    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 $32, while round-trip flights cost around $40.

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

    A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $279, however they can be found for as little as $87.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Central America, Houston offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 20 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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