Cheap flights from San José to Managua from £165

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Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOManagua MGA
£165
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Mon, Jul 20
San José SJOManagua MGA
£165
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Thu, Jul 23
San José SJOManagua MGA
£165
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Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOManagua MGA
£173
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Tue, Jul 21
San José SJOManagua MGA
£173
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Mon, Jul 20
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sat, Jul 25
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Mon, Jul 20 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Managua cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£165

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£269

Cheapest round-trip

£257

Average round-trip

£284

Nonstop flights in July

£122 – £205

Getting from Managua airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus or shared shuttle.

Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, is served by Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA), located approximately 11 km east of the city center. This airport handles all major international and domestic flights to the country. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include taxis, private transfers, shared shuttles, rental cars, and public buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

NIO 400–600 (approx. USD 11–16); fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and safety

15-30 min

NIO 700–1100 (approx. USD 19–30); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

25-45 min

NIO 180–350 (approx. USD 5–10); shared with other passengers

varies by provider (traffic dependent)

budget travelers in groups

40-60 min

NIO 5–10 (approx. USD 0.15–0.30); exact change required

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

15-30 min

NIO 1100–2200 (approx. USD 30–60) per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

15-35 min

NIO 250–450 (approx. USD 7–12); price negotiated via app

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in NIO (Nicaraguan Córdoba); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the terminal and offer fixed rates to common destinations.
  • Public buses may be crowded and are not recommended for travelers with large luggage.
  • Road conditions and traffic in Managua can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Managua

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Augusto C. Sandino International
Average flights per week
110
Flight distance
320 km
Worth visiting
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Managua in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Sansa Air
11111------
Copa Airlines
1------11------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Sansa Air
11111------
Copa Airlines
1------11------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Sansa Air
11111------
Copa Airlines
1------11------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Sansa Air
11111------
Copa Airlines
1------11------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San José to Managua

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Sansa AirLRSRZYes
United AirlinesUALUANo
Air TransatTSCTSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Managua

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C22°C
February33°C22°C
March34°C23°C
April35°C24°C
May33°C25°C
June30°C24°C
July31°C24°C
August31°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October29°C23°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C22°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
247
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
3 Jul
34°C26°C
10 Jul
35°C26°C
Saturday
4 Jul
34°C25°C
11 Jul
13%
34°C25°C
Sunday
5 Jul
64%
32°C25°C
12 Jul
76%
29°C25°C
Monday
6 Jul
11%
33°C25°C
13 Jul
50%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
33°C25°C
14 Jul
66%
32°C24°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
34°C25°C
15 Jul
60%
28°C24°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C26°C
16 Jul
77%
26°C22°C
The distance between San José and Managua is 320 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Sansa Air, United Airlines, and Air Transat. San José and Managua have 110 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to Managua?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Managua takes around 1.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between San José and Managua?
The flight distance between San José and Managua is 320 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Managua?
Several carriers operate flights between San José and Managua. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Sansa Air, Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.
What are the most popular routes to and from Managua?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Managua and London, San Salvador, Punta Cana, Guatemala City, Miami, Bogotá, Panama, Manchester, Madrid, Montreal, Lima, São Paulo, Toronto, Casablanca, Quito, Guayaquil, Santo Domingo, Houston, Lower Prince's Quarter, Rio de Janeiro.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What airports are near Managua?
The main airport in Managua is Augusto C. Sandino International. It is also served by Augusto C. Sandino International, Daniel Oduber Quirós International.
Which airlines fly between San José and Managua?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Managua with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Sansa Air, United Airlines, Air Transat.
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