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$96+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Central America

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IAD — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
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One-way from

$96
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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Tue 9/237:05 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/262:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Tue 9/166:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$248
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:05 amIAD - GUA
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/211:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$248
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/174:34 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop18h 18mCopa Airlines
Wed 9/245:39 amGUA - IAD
2 stops20h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$249
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 00mAvianca
Fri 6/65:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:00 amIAD - GUA
1 stop14h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2311:55 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:45 pmDCA - SAL
1 stop17h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/41:12 pmSAL - DCA
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:02 pmIAD - SAL
2 stops18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2012:30 pmSAL - IAD
2 stops20h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:00 amIAD - SAL
1 stop16h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/2211:45 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:00 amDCA - GUA
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/242:40 pmGUA - DCA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:35 pmIAD - GUA
2 stops19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/271:05 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$266
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Thu 5/152:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2511:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Central America that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

2:00 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$248

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/29

2:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/6

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$250

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-6:49 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/23

11:55 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop4h 14m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

8:45 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

1:12 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

8:02 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops18h 07m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 7/29

12:31 pm-10:59 am

2 stops20h 28m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/22

11:45 pm-6:04 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$261

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/16

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/24

2:40 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 31m

$262

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

6:17 am-6:52 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 5/23

6:25 am-8:38 am

2 stops24h 13m

$266

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

2:22 am-10:14 am

1 stop9h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/25

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$268

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

5:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/24

9:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Central America as you normally would.

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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Central America one-way?

    $96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris Costa Rica and Volaris El Salvador, with prices starting from $97 and $98, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Central America (average of $398). Flying from District of Columbia to Central America in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 District of Columbia to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Central America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$130Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$189Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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