What is the cheapest month to fly to Central America?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Central America is September . The most expensive month for flights is July . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 $30, while round-trip flights cost around $42.

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

A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $273, however they can be found for as little as $119.

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 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 MarÃa is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Mon 12/22:35 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines

Mon 12/98:44 amSJO - JFK

1 stop17h 15mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/18$295

Mon 12/910:00 amJFK - SJO

1 stop7h 00mAvianca

Mon 12/164:50 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop10h 35mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$300

Tue 12/105:30 amLGA - SJO

1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines

Tue 12/171:24 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20$306

Sun 12/85:20 amEWR - SJO

1 stop7h 59mSpirit Airlines

Sat 12/141:24 pmSJO - EWR

1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$315

Sat 12/710:30 amEWR - SJO

1 stop14h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1511:28 pmSJO - EWR

Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19$318

Sat 12/71:19 amJFK - GUA

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/128:10 pmGUA - JFK

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19$322

Tue 12/109:55 amJFK - LIR

Nonstop5h 30mJetBlue

Thu 12/194:35 pmLIR - JFK

Nonstop5h 09mJetBlue

Deal found 11/19$342

Tue 12/105:20 amJFK - SAL

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/315:17 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20$347

Mon 12/98:00 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop14h 08mJetBlue

Sun 2/211:50 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue

Deal found 11/19$347

Tue 12/106:10 amJFK - SAL

2 stops11h 25mAvianca

Fri 4/48:00 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 40mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$348

Thu 12/51:19 amJFK - GUA

1 stop7h 20mVolaris El Salvador

Mon 12/161:44 pmGUA - JFK

1 stop19h 26mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 11/19$349

Thu 12/56:10 amJFK - GUA

3 stops13h 25mAvianca

Sun 12/88:15 pmGUA - JFK

2 stops9h 15mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$352

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Mon 2/35:45 amJFK - SAL

Nonstop5h 05mAvianca

Thu 2/67:45 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 30mAvianca

Deal found 11/20$244

Sun 1/265:45 amJFK - SAL

Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/85:17 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19$245

Thu 1/231:19 amJFK - SAL

Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador

Sat 2/15:17 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 40mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 11/19$246

Wed 1/225:25 amJFK - SAL

1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/311:14 pmSAL - JFK

2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19$247

Thu 1/161:19 amJFK - SAL

Nonstop5h 14mVolaris

Thu 1/235:17 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 40mVolaris

Deal found 11/19$261

Sat 1/253:10 amJFK - SAL

1 stop18h 13mCopa Airlines

Sat 2/89:30 amSAL - JFK

1 stop16h 29mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/19$264

Thu 1/306:00 amJFK - SAL

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Sat 2/82:52 pmSAL - JFK

1 stop8h 54mDelta

Deal found 11/19$278

Tue 1/286:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/31:57 amSJO - LGA

1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/20$294

Sun 1/265:25 pmJFK - SJO

Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue

Sun 2/211:50 pmSJO - JFK

Nonstop5h 01mJetBlue

Deal found 11/18$298

Sat 12/710:30 amEWR - SJO

1 stop14h 28mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/1511:28 pmSJO - EWR

Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19$318

Sat 11/3010:20 amLGA - SJO

1 stop12h 45mAir Canada

Tue 12/106:15 amSJO - LGA

1 stop12h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 11/19$394

Sat 2/16:29 pmEWR - GUA

1 stop12h 54mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/1111:23 amGUA - EWR

2 stops27h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/19$480

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Mon 11/252:35 pmJFK - SJO

1 stop18h 00mCopa Airlines

Sat 12/76:05 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop7h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/19$297

Mon 11/251:09 amJFK - SAL

1 stop9h 05mCopa Airlines

Wed 12/44:59 amSAL - JFK

1 stop17h 55mCopa Airlines

Deal found 11/20$405

Mon 11/2511:35 pmJFK - SAL

2 stops30h 25mAvianca

Mon 12/910:55 pmSAL - JFK

Nonstop4h 30mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$420

Tue 11/267:53 amJFK - SJO

2 stops14h 02mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/33:24 pmSJO - JFK

1 stop17h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20$383

Tue 11/266:34 pmEWR - GUA

1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/61:59 amGUA - EWR

1 stop15h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$400

Thu 11/286:44 pmEWR - SJO

1 stop17h 47mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/111:49 amSJO - EWR

1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$376

Thu 11/283:40 pmEWR - LIR

1 stop23h 05mAir Canada

Tue 12/33:30 pmLIR - EWR

1 stop15h 36mAir Canada

Deal found 11/20$433

Fri 11/296:54 pmLGA - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Fri 12/61:24 pmSJO - LGA

1 stop9h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$388

Fri 11/293:40 pmEWR - SJO

1 stop31h 25mAir Canada

Wed 12/46:15 amSJO - EWR

1 stop29h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 11/18$399

Sat 11/301:19 amJFK - GUA

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/158:15 pmGUA - JFK

2 stops9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19$330

Sat 11/301:19 amJFK - GUA

1 stop7h 20mVolaris

Mon 12/161:44 pmGUA - JFK

1 stop19h 26mVolaris

Deal found 11/19$352

Sat 11/3010:20 amLGA - SJO

1 stop12h 45mAir Canada

Tue 12/106:15 amSJO - LGA

1 stop12h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 11/19$394

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Tue 1/711:13 amEWR - SJO

1 stop14h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$133

Tue 1/1411:00 amJFK - SAL

2 stops35h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19$135

Mon 1/205:25 amJFK - SAL

1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19$143

Wed 1/17:20 amEWR - LIR

Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18$145

Mon 11/255:50 amEWR - SJO

1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19$145

Tue 12/311:19 amJFK - SAL

Nonstop5h 14mVolaris El Salvador

Deal found 11/20$146

Fri 12/63:05 pmLGA - SJO

2 stops21h 23mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/19$150

Mon 1/132:45 amJFK - SJO

1 stop11h 50mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$150

Sun 1/122:55 amJFK - GUA

Nonstop4h 55mAvianca

Deal found 11/19$152

Fri 2/76:00 amLGA - SJO

1 stop15h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19$152

Wed 1/2211:04 amJFK - SJO

2 stops14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20$153

Mon 1/206:21 pmJFK - GUA

1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20$155

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/24

5:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 3/7

10:55 pm-4:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$243

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

5:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 2/8

5:17 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$245

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

$246

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

5:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/31

1:14 pm-9:59 am

2 stops19h 45m

$247

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

1:19 am-5:33 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/23

5:17 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$261

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

Sat 2/8

9:30 am-2:59 am

1 stop16h 29m

$264

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

Sat 2/8

2:52 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 54m

$278

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/28

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

1:57 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 07m

$294

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

2:55 am-6:50 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 2/3

8:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

$295

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/2

2:35 pm-7:39 am

1 stop18h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/9

8:44 am-2:59 am

1 stop17h 15m

$295

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Travel insights for flights to Central America

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How long is the flight to Central America?

On average, a flight from New York to Central America takes 12 hours 24 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?

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 Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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

From $105

United Airlines

From $119

JetBlue

From $165

American Airlines

From $220

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

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

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,756 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,461 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Copa Airlines

7.8

Good

1,785 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

SWISS

7.6

Good

1,637 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

5,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 $30, while round-trip flights cost around $42.
How much is a round-trip flight to Central America?
A round-trip flight to Central America will typically cost around $273, however they can be found for as little as $119.
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 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 MarÃa is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 mi away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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Rainfall in Central America by month

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Temperature in Central America by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

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?

What is the best airline to fly to Central America?

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