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$74+ Cheap flights from Houston to Central America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SJO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$209
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$302
From Houston to Central America
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/72:05 pmIAH - SAP
1 stop5h 35mAvianca
Wed 5/214:30 amSAP - IAH
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$209
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:05 pmIAH - SAP
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/81:39 pmSAP - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$213
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:03 pmIAH - SAP
1 stop12h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/159:57 amSAP - IAH
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$217
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:50 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop2h 48mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 5/249:10 amSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 07mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$225
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:16 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/301:15 amSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$227
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:44 pmIAH - GUA
2 stops15h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1712:33 pmGUA - IAH
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$229
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.
Sat 5/248:44 pmIAH - GUA
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/17:53 amGUA - IAH
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$230
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 4/222:50 pmIAH - GUA
1 stop17h 51mVolaris El Salvador
Mon 4/281:59 pmGUA - IAH
1 stop22h 18mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$241
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.
Fri 5/162:05 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:10 amSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$241
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.
Sat 5/178:16 pmHOU - SAL
2 stops16h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/241:12 pmSAL - HOU
2 stops18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$246
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:40 pmIAH - SAL
Nonstop2h 55mAvianca
Wed 6/412:05 pmSAL - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/16$246
This Avianca 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/145:40 pmIAH - GUA
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Sun 8/248:20 pmGUA - IAH
1 stop14h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$250

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 Houston to Central America that are best for you.

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HoustonSan Pedro Sula

IAH - SAP

IAHSAP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

2:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Wed 5/21

4:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$209

HoustonSan Pedro Sula

IAH - SAP

IAHSAP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

2:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 5/8

1:39 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$213

HoustonSan Pedro Sula

IAH - SAP

IAHSAP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/1

9:03 pm-8:58 am

1 stop12h 55m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 5/15

9:57 am-7:34 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$217

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/17

2:50 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

9:10 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$225

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/29

6:16 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/30

1:15 am-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 05m

$227

HoustonGuatemala City

IAH - GUA

IAHGUA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

7:44 pm-10:16 am

2 stops15h 32m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/17

12:33 pm-12:07 am

1 stop10h 34m

$229

HoustonGuatemala City

IAH - GUA

IAHGUA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

8:44 pm-11:33 am

1 stop15h 49m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 6/1

7:53 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$230

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

2:05 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

9:10 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$241

HoustonSan Salvador

HOU - SAL

HOUSAL

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/17

8:16 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops16h 53m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/24

1:12 pm-8:42 am

2 stops18h 30m

$246

HoustonSan Salvador

IAH - SAL

IAHSAL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

5:40 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 6/4

12:05 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Central America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Central America from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Central America?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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.

When flying from Houston to Central America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,699 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 Houston to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Central America are Spirit Airlines ($74), Avianca ($77), and Volaris El Salvador ($100).

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Central America?

    When deciding which route to take from Houston to Central America consider Houston Hobby - San Salvador El Salvador Intl, Houston George Bush Intcntl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl or Houston Hobby - San José Juan Santamaria Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to Central America is $290. On average you can expect to pay $410. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $226.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Houston 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 8 airlines flying from Houston to Central America

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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
VolarisCheapest$90Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$110Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$162Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$168Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$328Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$423Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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