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$156+ Cheap flights from Central America to New York, NY (NYC)

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SJO — NYC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to New York

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Round-trip from

$177
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
From Central America to New York (NYC)
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Cheapest flights from Central America to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Central America to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This OneTravel 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/275:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 41mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 3/292:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop5h 13mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 2/19$177
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Mon 3/1712:53 amGUA - LGA
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amLGA - GUA
1 stop7h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$207
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.
Wed 3/53:00 pmSAL - JFK
2 stops17h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/108:00 amJFK - SAL
1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$240
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:30 amSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:59 pmLGA - SJO
2 stops12h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$246
This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:10 amSJO - JFK
1 stop18h 36mCopa Airlines
Tue 4/83:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
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Tue 3/412:29 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:44 amLGA - SJO
3 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$248
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Wed 3/52:19 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 23mDelta
Tue 3/256:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/20$250
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Tue 3/1812:56 amGUA - LGA
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2510:59 pmLGA - GUA
2 stops14h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$251
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Thu 3/275:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/303:35 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
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Tue 3/1811:30 amSJO - JFK
1 stop22h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/251:01 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$253
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Fri 3/2811:30 amSJO - EWR
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/16:05 amEWR - SJO
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$264
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:41 pmGUA - EWR
1 stop7h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/2510:10 pmEWR - GUA
2 stops14h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$270

Find flights from Central America to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Central America to New York 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 February 20, 2025.

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Central America

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/27

5:17 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/29

2:10 am-5:23 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$177

Guatemala CityNew York

GUA - LGA

GUALGA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/17

12:53 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

$207

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 3/5

3:00 pm-9:56 am

2 stops17h 56m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/10

8:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$240

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

12:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$246

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

5:52 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

3:32 pm-7:36 am

1 stop18h 04m

$247

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

12:29 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

8:44 am-11:50 pm

3 stops17h 06m

$248

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/5

2:19 pm-12:42 am

1 stop9h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/26

12:59 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$250

Guatemala CityNew York

GUA - LGA

GUALGA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 3/18

12:56 am-10:03 am

1 stop7h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/25

10:59 pm-11:46 am

2 stops14h 47m

$251

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 3/27

5:17 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/30

3:35 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$253

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/18

11:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop22h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/25

1:01 pm-10:25 am

1 stop23h 24m

$253

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Travel insights for flights from Central America to New York

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to New York (average of $236). Flying from Central America to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 CA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Central America to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Central America to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Central America to New York. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from 0CA to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

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 Central America to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $156. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $160 while deals on United Airlines start at $167 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Central America to New York? While on average our users pay $340, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark), is priced around $187.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Central America to New York (average of $236). Flying from Central America to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$94Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$116Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$116Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$127Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$153Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$172Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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