Central America

$102+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Central America

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WAS — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 00mAvianca
Fri 12/135:25 pmSAL - IAD
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/19$274
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/291:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$284
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - SAL
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/16:02 amSAL - IAD
Nonstop4h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/284:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Thu 12/52:12 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/19$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/98:00 pmIAD - SJO
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/123:25 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$297
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Tue 12/311:55 pmIAD - SJO
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Tue 12/105:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/21$306
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Tue 12/311:24 amIAD - GUA
1 stop7h 15mVolaris
Wed 1/291:44 pmGUA - IAD
1 stop20h 25mVolaris
Deal found 11/20$309
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/51:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/75:00 pmSJO - IAD
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$318
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Sun 12/11:24 amIAD - SJO
1 stop9h 53mVolaris
Thu 12/122:54 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop7h 03mVolaris
Deal found 11/21$319
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Sat 11/231:00 pmIAD - SJO
1 stop22h 17mVolaris El Salvador
Wed 11/273:06 pmSJO - IAD
1 stop19h 03mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 11/20$334
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Tue 12/311:30 amIAD - GUA
Nonstop4h 30mAvianca
Tue 2/47:10 pmGUA - IAD
Nonstop4h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/20$335
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Thu 12/58:38 amBWI - SAL
1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/71:47 amSAL - BWI
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$338

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

2:24 am-4:41 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 4/10

5:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 20m

$255

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/24

5:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

1:00 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 2/3

6:02 am-11:09 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/29

7:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 2/12

3:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/14

9:11 am-12:14 pm

2 stops28h 03m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/24

3:40 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/8

1:00 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 1/24

10:05 pm-3:10 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$266

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

IAD - SAL

IADSAL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/17

5:30 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop22h 54m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 3/1

6:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Salvador

DCA - SAL

DCASAL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/16

7:59 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop26h 20m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 2/27

6:55 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$268

Washington, D.C.Guatemala City

IAD - GUA

IADGUA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/31

1:30 am-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 1/29

1:44 pm-11:09 am

1 stop20h 25m

$284

BaltimoreSan Salvador

BWI - SAL

BWISAL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/9

6:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 1/19

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Central America

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Central America

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

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
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5,015 reviews

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8.2

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8.1

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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8.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

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8.2

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8.1

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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8.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

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8.1

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Very good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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1,785 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. 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 $148. On average you can expect to pay $444. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Salvador El Salvador Intl), can usually be booked for $190.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$65Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VolarisCheapest$134Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$156Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$178Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$330Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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