Cheap flights from Palmerola (XPL)

Honduras's newer Tegucigalpa-area gateway in Comayagua

Palmerola International is Honduras's newest international airport, opened in 2021 to replace Tegucigalpa's tight Toncontín for most commercial traffic. It sits in the Comayagua valley, about 75 km north of Tegucigalpa. American, Avianca, Copa, United, and Spirit run scheduled services to Miami, Houston, Panama City, San Salvador, and Atlanta, with the longer runway allowing safer operations than the historic capital airport.

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Airlines flying from Palmerola (XPL)

Major carriers: American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, Aeromexico. Low-cost carriers: Spirit Airlines, Volaris El Salvador.

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Frequently asked questions

Why did Tegucigalpa flights move to XPL?
Toncontín's short runway and surrounding terrain made it one of the world's trickiest commercial airports. Palmerola, with a longer runway and safer approach in the Comayagua valley, took over most international flights in 2021. Flightmussy searches XPL directly so you compare current Tegucigalpa-region options.
How far is XPL from Tegucigalpa?
Palmerola is about 75 km north of Tegucigalpa, roughly a 90-minute drive on the CA-5 highway. Shared shuttle vans and pre-booked private transfers are the main options, since no rail or scheduled commuter bus links the airport directly with the capital. Allow extra time for traffic.
Which airlines fly from XPL?
American, Avianca, Copa, United, Aeromexico, and Spirit run scheduled services from Palmerola, mainly to Miami, Houston, Panama City, San Salvador, Atlanta, and Mexico City. Flightmussy compares them all in one free search alongside connecting alternatives via SAP for the cheapest realistic itinerary.
When is the cheapest time to fly from XPL?
September and October usually offer the lowest fares as Honduras's rainy season trims demand. December and Holy Week are the priciest windows. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheap weeks visually so you can spot meaningful savings without checking date by date manually.

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