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$141+ Cheap flights from Central America to New York, NY (NYC)

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SJO — NYC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Central America to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Central America to New York flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$141
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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From Central America to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Central America to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:59 amGUA - LGA
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amLGA - GUA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$196
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Thu 5/155:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 5/172:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 57mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 4/17$210
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/512:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$233
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Wed 6/116:55 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/17$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/121:05 pmSAL - JFK
2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:38 pmJFK - SAL
2 stops19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$236
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Fri 5/237:30 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/272:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:59 amGUA - EWR
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/149:55 pmEWR - GUA
1 stop14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$268
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Fri 5/2311:32 amSJO - JFK
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/12:17 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$279
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Thu 5/1511:32 amSJO - EWR
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/285:15 amEWR - SJO
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$280
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Tue 9/91:18 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Tue 9/166:00 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/17$280
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Mon 5/2612:59 amGUA - EWR
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/35:15 amEWR - GUA
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$281
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Wed 5/218:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 37mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/263:32 pmJFK - SJO
1 stop18h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/17$281

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Central America to New York that are best for you.

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Central America

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CityNew York

GUA - LGA

GUALGA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/8

12:59 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

$196

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/15

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

2:10 am-5:07 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$210

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

12:23 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

$230

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 6/5

6:55 pm-1:35 am

Nonstop4h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/11

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$235

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 9/12

1:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

5:38 pm-11:00 am

2 stops19h 22m

$236

Guatemala CityNewark

GUA - EWR

GUAEWR

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/20

12:59 am-4:34 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$240

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 5/23

7:30 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/27

2:10 am-5:07 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$268

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

11:32 am-10:29 am

1 stop20h 57m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/1

2:17 am-7:35 am

1 stop7h 18m

$279

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/9

1:18 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 53m

$280

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/21

8:09 am-12:46 am

1 stop14h 37m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/26

3:32 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 48m

$281

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Central America to New York

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from 0CA to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 April 17, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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 Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $141. Volaris El Salvador flights start at $145 while deals on Delta start at $148 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 $309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Newark), is priced around $228.

  • 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.

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

    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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Top 9 airlines flying from Central America to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$94Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$125Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$127Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$134Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$168Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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