Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San José to Managua?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Managua takes around 1.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San José and Managua?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between San José and Managua is 320 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Managua?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between San José and Managua. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines, Sansa Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Managua?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What airports are near Managua?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Managua is Augusto C. Sandino International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Augusto C. Sandino International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San José and Managua?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between San José and Managua with Avianca, Copa Airlines, AeroMexico, Sansa Air, VivaAerobus.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San José and Managua?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José and Managua, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San José and Managua?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between San José and Managua, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero

Question 12

How many airports are there near Managua?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Managua. The main one is Augusto C. Sandino International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Augusto C. Sandino International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Managua depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Managua arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Managua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San José and Managua depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San José and Managua arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Managua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£172
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£350
Cheapest round-trip	£345
Average round-trip	£464
Nonstop flights in October	£174 – £200

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi	15-30 min	NIO 400–600 (approx. USD 11–16); fixed rate to city center	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and safety
Private Transfer	15-30 min	NIO 700–1100 (approx. USD 19–30); pre-booked service	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and reliability
Shared Shuttle	25-45 min	NIO 180–350 (approx. USD 5–10); shared with other passengers	varies by provider (traffic dependent)	budget travelers in groups
Public Bus (Route 119)	40-60 min	NIO 5–10 (approx. USD 0.15–0.30); exact change required	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Rental Car	15-30 min	NIO 1100–2200 (approx. USD 30–60) per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration
Ride-hailing (InDriver)	15-35 min	NIO 250–450 (approx. USD 7–12); price negotiated via app	on-demand (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Sansa Air	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Copa Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Sansa Air	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Copa Airlines	1	---	---	1	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Sansa Air	1	1	1	1	1	---	---
Copa Airlines	1	---	---	1	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
Sansa Air	LRS	RZ	Yes
VivaAerobus	VIV	VB	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	31°C	22°C
February	33°C	22°C
March	34°C	23°C
April	35°C	24°C
May	33°C	25°C
June	30°C	24°C
July	31°C	24°C
August	31°C	24°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	29°C	23°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	30°C	22°C

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