Central America

$92+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America

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WAS — SJO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$92
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 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.
Fri 4/258:14 pmIAD - GUA
2 stops17h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/52:40 pmGUA - IAD
2 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 5/162:22 amIAD - SAL
Nonstop4h 23mVolaris El Salvador
Sun 5/256:00 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 20mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/30$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 6/62:35 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/151:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$247
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/234:49 pmBWI - SAL
1 stop8h 48mCopa Airlines
Mon 7/75:00 amSAL - BWI
1 stop8h 15mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$251
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/102:00 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop19h 41mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 5/71:59 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 11mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/31$252
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 3/319:30 amIAD - GUA
2 stops14h 11mCopa Airlines
Mon 4/74:23 amGUA - IAD
1 stop8h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$255
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Mon 4/285:05 pmIAD - GUA
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Tue 5/207:05 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$265
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Wed 4/305:00 amBWI - SJO
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/142:20 pmSJO - BWI
2 stops17h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 9/27:00 amBWI - SAL
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Tue 9/161:34 pmSAL - BWI
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/29$270
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Thu 6/52:35 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Fri 6/135:05 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$271
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Tue 4/227:40 pmBWI - SJO
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:23 pmSJO - BWI
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$271
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Mon 5/54:05 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:15 amSJO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$274

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Central America

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/25

8:14 pm-11:40 am

2 stops17h 26m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/5

2:40 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$242

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/16

2:22 am-4:45 am

Nonstop4h 23m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$243

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

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

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/23

4:49 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$251

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/10

2:00 pm-7:41 am

1 stop19h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 5/7

1:59 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 11m

$252

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

5:35 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/2

11:55 pm-6:09 am

Nonstop4h 14m

$260

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

5:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/20

7:05 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$265

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/14

2:20 pm-10:16 am

2 stops17h 56m

$269

BaltimoreSan José

BWI - SJO

BWISJO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/22

7:40 pm-10:24 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/30

12:23 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$271

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

2:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 6/13

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

$271

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Central America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $92. However, be on the lookout for offers from Volaris El Salvador and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Central America for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Central America is $197. On average you can expect to pay $455. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $211.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America (average of $398). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Central America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$103Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$120Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$131Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$132Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$189Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$201Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$259Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$372Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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