$118 Find Cheap Flights from Central America to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$191
Overall average: $366
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Fri 2/6Mon 2/9
SAL - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$191
Typical prices: $229-$400
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Thu 12/25Thu 1/1
SAL - IAD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Central America to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Central America to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Central America to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 10:25 pmSAL-BWI
14h 30m1 stop
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8:07 am - 9:19 pmBWI-SAL
14h 12m1 stop
$191United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 10:06 pmSAL-DCA
14h 11m1 stop
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8:15 am - 3:24 pmDCA-SAL
8h 09m1 stop
$191United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pmSAL-IAD
15h 59m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:30 pmIAD-SAL
10h 30m1 stop
$191United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
Avianca Logo
5:10 pm - 10:35 pmSJO-IAD
4h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 11:25 amIAD-SJO
10h 55m2 stops
$199Avianca
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Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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6:36 pm - 12:43 amSAL-IAD
4h 07mnonstop
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2:07 pm - 4:44 pmIAD-SAL
4h 37mnonstop
$200Volaris El Salvador
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Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 2
Avianca Logo
7:45 pm - 4:20 amSJO-IAD
6h 35m1 stop
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2:35 am - 7:40 amIAD-SJO
7h 05m1 stop
$202Avianca
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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:36 pmSAL-BWI
6h 34m1 stop
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6:20 am - 2:52 pmBWI-SAL
9h 32m1 stop
$213Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 11:31 pmSAL-BWI
6h 29m1 stop
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6:20 am - 2:52 pmBWI-SAL
9h 32m1 stop
$214Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 pmSJO-BWI
16h 59m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:53 pmBWI-SJO
9h 53m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 21
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:19 pmSJO-DCA
12h 34m1 stop
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7:59 pm - 10:25 amDCA-SJO
15h 26m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Central America to Washington, D.C.

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Central America to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1560 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
8.1Crew
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025PTY - IAD
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Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

I like that the crew kept us informed but we moved back and forth from gate to gate before the aircraft arrived.

I like how the crew and pilot kept us updated Even though our flight was slightly delayed. We made up time for it in the air. I really did enjoy my seat and amenities and my trip and value overall.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

The inflight staff is never the issue always the extra and charges american charges! Literally 30 bucks for WiFi! Is insane and then it’s choppy and slow. If you pay for it once you don’t need to pay again for switching aircraft especially when there is flight delays

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

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