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$90+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Central America

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BWI — SJO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Central America
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 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/288:55 pmDCA - GUA
1 stop16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/202:05 pmGUA - DCA
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/288:14 pmIAD - GUA
2 stops17h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/62:40 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$242
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/212:05 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Thu 9/255:50 pmSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$245
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/92:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/151:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:22 amIAD - GUA
1 stop7h 19mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 6/11:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 26mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$253
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 4/44:31 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop18h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 4/74:23 amGUA - IAD
1 stop18h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 8/2412:40 pmDCA - GUA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/281:30 amGUA - DCA
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$261
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:25 pmIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 25mAvianca
Tue 5/138:15 amSAL - IAD
1 stop15h 00mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$271
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mAvianca
Mon 6/97:05 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 7/122:22 amIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/195:00 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$273
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop24h 22mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/2811:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop23h 05mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 6/46:00 amDCA - SJO
1 stop14h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/92:15 pmSJO - DCA
1 stop17h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$276

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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 1, 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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Depart

Return

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Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

8:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 45m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/20

2:05 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 41m

$238

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

6:18 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/6

12:45 pm-8:38 am

2 stops17h 53m

$242

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

2:00 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$247

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

2:35 am-4:50 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 6/15

1:44 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$247

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

2:22 am-7:41 am

1 stop7h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 6/1

1:44 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 26m

$253

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

4:31 pm-8:55 am

1 stop18h 24m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/7

4:23 am-12:29 am

1 stop18h 06m

$255

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

DCA - GUA

DCAGUA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/24

12:40 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 8/28

1:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

7:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 5/13

8:15 am-1:15 am

1 stop15h 00m

$271

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

2:35 am-4:50 am

Nonstop4h 15m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/9

7:05 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$272

Washington, D.C.San José

IAD - SJO

IADSJO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

2:00 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop24h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

11:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$274

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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 1, 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 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
7,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
9,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
4,275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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
1,400 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

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?

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Volaris El Salvador. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and United Airlines, with prices starting from $112 and $117, 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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Central America?

    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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$106Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$133Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$190Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$201Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$256Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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