$143 Cheap Flights to Central America

Schedule your trip for December if you're hoping to get a deal on your fare. It's the cheapest month to fly to Central America. If possible, avoid traveling during busy periods such as school vacation time or public holidays.

There are 174 US cities that you can fly to Central America directly from. Compare the options by selecting the "Direct flights only" filter on Expedia and find the best departure point for your trip. Here are a handful of the leading cities to leave from:

• Houston
• New York
• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• Denver

Book in advance or look for a cheap flight to Central America during the off-season, such as September and October. Leaving on a Thursday can also save you 16% on average compared to a Sunday flight.* The Expedia app makes it even easier to know exactly when to book. Just activate the toggle for "Watch prices" and you'll receive a notification when there's a better deal.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Staying flexible about your plans might help you find last-minute deals on cheap flights to Central America. To see all the available options, consider looking at different ticket types, tweaking your Central America vacation dates, jetting out of an alternative airport or using another airline.

To nab some of the best deals on domestic journeys, book your flight to Central America 28 days ahead of your travel dates. For international flights, book two to four months in advance. This gives you a better chance of locking in your preferred departure dates and seats.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Sundays are usually the best day to book a cheap flight to Central America, with savings of about 8% on average compared to Fridays. If you decide to buy tickets on a Friday, be ready to pay a higher price as this is typically the most expensive day.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Figure out your ideal travel dates and then fly to Central America with one of these leading airlines:

• Aeromexico - 889 flights to Central America each month, including 889 flights to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) per month.
• United Airlines - 378 flights to Central America each month, including 378 flights to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) per month.
• American Airlines - 325 flights to Central America each month, including 325 flights to Mexico City Intl. Airport (MEX) per month.

Book a Central America, Mexico and Central America flight and hotel package deal on Expedia, and you can benefit from significant savings. It's easy to bundle your accommodations and flights, and you can add activities and car rentals to create your own customized Central America break. Plus, nothing beats the convenience of booking everything in the same place.

You can typically change or cancel your flight to Central America within 24 hours of booking. However, be mindful that some flights are non-refundable. In those cases, you may be issued credit for a future flight instead of a direct refund. It's important to check the airline's terms and conditions in your itinerary for exact details. You can use Expedia's "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" filters when you search to secure cheap flights to Central America with flexible change policies. To learn more, browse our Customer Service Portal.