Volaris began operations in Central America in 2015 through Volaris Mexico (Y4). In 2016 Volaris Costa Rica was launched (Q6) and in 2019 Volaris El Salvador was founded. The subsidairy begun operating the San Salvador-Mexico City route in September 2021 with the San Salvador-Cancun and San Salvador-San Pedro Sula following. The airline efforts to increase tourism to the country are supported by the Salvadoran government, hence the flag livery.