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

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SJO — NYC
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$156
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 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. 14% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 28, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/35:17 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 50mVolaris El Salvador
Sat 5/102:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 57mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/27$205
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/1312:55 amSJO - LGA
1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/269:09 amLGA - SJO
1 stop16h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$228
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:55 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/172:10 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$231
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Thu 5/87:30 pmSAL - JFK
Nonstop4h 40mAvianca
Sun 5/113:00 amJFK - SAL
Nonstop4h 55mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$232
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 5/54:45 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Sun 5/113:50 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 30mAvianca
Deal found 3/26$234
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:00 amGUA - JFK
1 stop13h 35mAvianca
Fri 5/166:55 amJFK - GUA
2 stops13h 30mAvianca
Deal found 3/26$238
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Tue 5/612:36 pmGUA - LGA
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amLGA - GUA
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$242
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/28:09 amSJO - JFK
1 stop14h 37mCopa Airlines
Sun 4/272:11 amJFK - SJO
1 stop13h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/46:00 amSAL - JFK
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/68:09 amJFK - SAL
2 stops12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$258
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Tue 5/612:23 pmSJO - EWR
1 stop18h 44mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/149:55 pmEWR - SJO
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$262
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Tue 4/296:07 pmSJO - JFK
1 stop28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/53:35 amJFK - SJO
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$272
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Wed 4/21:21 pmSJO - LGA
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Mon 4/286:00 amLGA - SJO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/27$277

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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 March 28, 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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Depart

Return

Price

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 5/3

5:17 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop4h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/10

2:10 am-5:07 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$205

San JoséNew York

SJO - LGA

SJOLGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/13

12:55 am-10:02 am

1 stop7h 07m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/26

9:09 am-11:50 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$228

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sun 5/11

10:55 pm-5:35 am

Nonstop4h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

2:10 am-5:07 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$231

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 5/8

7:30 pm-2:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

3:00 am-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$232

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

4:45 pm-2:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

3:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 30m

$234

Guatemala CityNew York

GUA - JFK

GUAJFK

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 5/15

10:00 am-1:35 am

1 stop13h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/16

6:55 am-6:25 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$238

San JoséNew York

SJO - JFK

SJOJFK

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

5:52 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 58m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/13

9:34 am-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$242

Guatemala CityNew York

GUA - LGA

GUALGA

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 5/6

12:36 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

$242

San SalvadorNew York

SAL - JFK

SALJFK

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/6

8:09 am-6:54 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$258

San JoséNewark

SJO - EWR

SJOEWR

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

12:23 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 44m

Newark

Mon 5/12

9:55 pm-10:27 am

1 stop14h 32m

$262

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Best time to book a flight 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 March 28, 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.

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 March 28, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Central America to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 Avianca start at $163 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 $315, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $173. The most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), is priced around $242.

  • 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Central America to New York. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$94Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$127Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$132Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Volaris El SalvadorCheapest$134Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$170Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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