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$130+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SJO
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Central America (0CA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/91:40 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mAvianca
Mon 12/1610:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$277
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/21:09 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/108:44 amSJO - JFK
1 stop17h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/2$302
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/71:19 amJFK - SJO
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1510:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$304
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Mon 12/168:30 amEWR - SJO
1 stop17h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/1712:23 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$307
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Wed 12/412:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Wed 12/117:00 amSJO - LGA
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/2$328
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Mon 12/25:50 amEWR - SJO
1 stop18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/51:10 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$328
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Mon 12/91:01 pmEWR - SJO
2 stops23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1612:23 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$329
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Tue 12/319:55 amLGA - SJO
1 stop15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/171:31 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$351
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Wed 12/46:30 amLGA - SJO
1 stop16h 55mAir Canada
Tue 12/106:15 amSJO - LGA
1 stop14h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$354
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Wed 12/46:55 amEWR - SJO
1 stop16h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/106:15 amSJO - EWR
1 stop26h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$354
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/410:05 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 20mAir Canada
Tue 12/176:15 amSJO - JFK
1 stop13h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$354
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Wed 12/410:05 amJFK - LIR
1 stop28h 40mAir Canada
Thu 12/122:45 pmLIR - JFK
1 stop28h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$355

Find flights from New York to Central America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

5:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/20

5:17 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$245

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

6:21 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop21h 19m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 1/28

3:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$246

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

1:40 am-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 3/9

10:55 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$253

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

2:46 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 1/29

1:43 pm-2:55 am

1 stop12h 12m

$264

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/11

1:19 am-5:33 am

Nonstop5h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/25

5:17 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$270

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/14

5:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 1/17

8:10 pm-4:25 am

1 stop7h 15m

$298

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

5:21 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 38m

$298

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/29

4:30 pm-12:59 am

2 stops9h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

1:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$300

NewarkSan José

EWR - SJO

EWRSJO

Newark

Tue 2/4

9:00 pm-11:18 am

2 stops15h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

1:31 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$300

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

2:44 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/11

7:52 pm-2:59 am

2 stops30h 07m

$300

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Central America

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Central America

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New York to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 NYC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 2, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to Central America

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Central America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

The most flights from NYC to 0CA are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 2, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Central America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Central America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $130. Users have also found prices from $139 and $153 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Central America consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Panama City Tocumen Intl or Newark - San José Juan Santamaria Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Central America is $142. On average you can expect to pay $360. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $235.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Central America (average of $398). Flying from New York to Central America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 New York to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$123Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$129Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$165Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$167Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$225Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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