Central America

$100+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Central America

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NYC — SJO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$100
(Trip.com)

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$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 6/192:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 47mVolaris El Salvador
sáb. 6/215:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/20$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 3/229:00 amJFK - SAL
1 stop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
vie. 4/41:11 pmSAL - JFK
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 5/276:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/175:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$243
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mar. 3/186:45 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop5h 05mAvianca
jue. 3/2710:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Deal found 2/20$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/198:05 amJFK - GUA
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/266:50 amGUA - JFK
1 stop13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$264
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jue. 5/16:55 amJFK - GUA
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
vie. 5/97:35 pmGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Deal found 2/18$265
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dom. 3/306:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
jue. 4/312:26 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$292
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/110:30 amJFK - GUA
Nonstop5h 10mJetBlue
mar. 9/3011:50 amGUA - JFK
Nonstop4h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$293
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vie. 2/213:10 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 51mCopa Airlines
vie. 2/2810:56 amSJO - JFK
1 stop29h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$293
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mar. 2/253:00 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop8h 12mDelta
mié. 3/52:19 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/412:24 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
jue. 3/131:21 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/19$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/116:54 pmLGA - SJO
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/1911:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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New York

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Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 3/29

2:10 am-5:23 am

Nonstop5h 13m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 4/5

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$214

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 3/22

9:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

vie. 4/4

1:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$232

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/18

6:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

jue. 3/27

10:55 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 30m

$260

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 3/19

2:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

mié. 3/26

6:50 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$264

New YorkGuatemala City

JFK - GUA

JFKGUA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 5/1

6:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Guatemala City La Aurora

vie. 5/9

7:35 pm-2:15 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$265

New YorkSan Salvador

JFK - SAL

JFKSAL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 5/16

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

sáb. 5/24

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$267

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

dom. 3/30

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/2

12:50 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 13m

$292

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 3/24

3:44 pm-8:07 am

1 stop18h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/31

5:51 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$293

New YorkSan José

LGA - SJO

LGASJO

New York LaGuardia

mar. 2/25

3:00 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/5

2:19 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$294

New YorkSan José

JFK - SJO

JFKSJO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/4

12:24 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop10h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 3/13

1:21 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 26m

$294

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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 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 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to 0CA are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 febrero 20, 2025.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Volaris El Salvador. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $107 and $108 on American Airlines and Avianca, respectively.

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

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Central America is $133. On average you can expect to pay $350. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $256.

  • 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 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 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$123Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
VolarisCheapest$129Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$165Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AviancaCheapest$167Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$268Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$282Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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