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Find cheap flights from Managua to San José from $130

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Managua to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Managua to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Managua to San José (MGA-SJO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Managua to San José 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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1:43 am - 11:32 amMGA-SJO
9h 49m1 stop
12:32 pm - 12:36 amSJO-MGA
12h 04m1 stop
$234Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 11
1:43 am - 11:32 amMGA-SJO
9h 49m1 stop
12:32 pm - 12:36 amSJO-MGA
12h 04m1 stop
$252Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Thu, May 9
1:43 am - 11:32 amMGA-SJO
9h 49m1 stop
12:32 pm - 12:36 amSJO-MGA
12h 04m1 stop
$261Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Wed, May 22
7:05 pm - 11:15 pmMGA-SJO
4h 10m1 stop
7:45 pm - 9:30 amSJO-MGA
13h 45m1 stop
$343Avianca
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Wed, May 8 - Thu, May 9
4:50 pm - 11:15 pmMGA-SJO
6h 25m1 stop
1:25 pm - 10:35 pmSJO-MGA
9h 10m1 stop
$344Avianca
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Thu, Oct 17 - Tue, Jan 14
10:35 am - 8:46 amMGA-SJO
22h 11m2 stops
1:42 pm - 12:36 amSJO-MGA
10h 54m2 stops
$357
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Wed, May 8 - Thu, May 9
6:05 pm - 11:15 pmMGA-SJO
5h 10m1 stop
1:42 pm - 12:36 amSJO-MGA
10h 54m2 stops
$362
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
9:00 am - 10:15 amMGA-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:15 amSJO-MGA
1h 15mnonstop
$378SANSA
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
3:49 pm - 4:47 pmMGA-SJO
0h 58mnonstop
5:53 am - 1:06 pmSJO-MGA
7h 13m1 stop
$465Copa Airlines
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Thu, May 9 - Sat, May 11
3:40 am - 1:12 pmMGA-SJO
9h 32m1 stop
6:14 pm - 11:56 amSJO-MGA
17h 42m2 stops
$466Copa Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Managua to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Managua to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Managua to San José?

The average price of all flights from Managua to San José, San José Province clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Managua to San José, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Managua, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Managua to San José, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Managua to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Managua to San José, San José Province is December, where tickets cost $255 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of tickets is $552 and $531 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Managua to San José, San José Province?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Managua to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Managua to San José, San José Province, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Managua to San José?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Managua to San José found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $234 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Avianca ($343). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $130 on Spirit Airlines and from $184 on Avianca.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Managua and San José, San José Province?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Managua to San José, San José Province.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Managua to San José, San José Province. They are Copa Airlines and SANSA. The cheapest airline for this route is Copa Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $136. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Copa Airlines.

How many flights are there between Managua and San José, San José Province per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Managua and land in San José, San José Province, with an average flight time of 1h 08m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Managua and San José, San José Province?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Managua to San José take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 03m to travel the 199 miles between Managua and San José.

What’s the earliest departure time from Managua to San José?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Managua at 9:00 am and will be landing in San José, San José Province at 10:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Managua to San José?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Managua to San José, San José Province jets off at 3:49 pm and lands at 4:47 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$130
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
Flight from Managua to San José

When to book flights from Managua to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Managua to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Managua to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Managua to San José, San José Province?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Managua to San José, San José Province was $130 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Managua and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Managua to San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Managua to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Managua Augusto C Sandino. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Managua to San José?

    The Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Managua to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Managua to San José?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Managua and San José, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Managua to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Managua to San José on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Managua to San José, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Managua to San José are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $294 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Managua to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Managua to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Managua to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Managua is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Managua to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Managua with another airline. Booking your flights between Managua and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Managua to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Managua up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MGA to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $240 or less one-way and $292 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Managua to San José?

Find which airlines fly direct from Augusto C Sandino to Juan Santamaria Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air France, Copa Airlines, SANSA

Air France, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SANSA

SANSA

Wednesday

SANSA

SANSA

Thursday

Air France, Copa Airlines, SANSA

Air France, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air France, Copa Airlines, SANSA

Air France, Copa Airlines, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Managua Augusto C Sandino

Monday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Tuesday

SANSA

SANSA

Wednesday

SANSA

SANSA

Thursday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Friday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

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Top airlines flying from Managua to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Managua to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Managua to San José? 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.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2866 reviews
7.7comfort
8.1boarding
8.3crew
7.4food
7.2entertainment
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This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

10.0 ExcellentStephanie, Mar 2024PTY - MIA
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This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

la atencion en el avion fue excelente, la facilidad del checkin es muy buena.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Cons: "Copa is trash . Doesn’t accolade passengers with hotels . They except people to wait in the airport for 14 hrs lay over when it’s their fault ! Straight trash . Poor 79 year old lady had to stay at the airport cause her family was 4 hours away ! Trash trash"
Pros: "You are so good all the time."
Cons: "We understand that this time is tough because the Coronavirus, they took care of all of us, and also they were kind and friendly. Thank you so much, for everything"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "Profesional, on time and quality service. A tremendous difference to the US Carriers. A+ based on price, service and amenities"
Pros: "Yo había ido al sanitario, cuando regrese ya habían repartido los jugos, la aeromosa muy atenta me llego a preguntar si quería jugo y me lo llevaron."
Cons: "Al momento de dar las instrucciones de seguridad, creo que los pasajeros prestan más atención y entienden más si hay alguien del crew al frente dando ejemplos de cómo hacerlo. Todo lo demás excelente!"
Pros: "good crew. great seats."
Cons: "I would like to have tv screens in flights from Bogota to Panama. No entertainment at all. But from Panama to Miami it was perfect."

The personal at the front desk in Manaos was awesome, I have never experience anything like that before, the person who attended me deserves to have a promotion I still remember him, very educated, kind but overall he could put himself on your position

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

Delay almost an hour which meant when we got to Guatemala there where 3 flights at the same time, you can imagine the caos in customs, avianca doesn’t care about passengers or schedules

Every food and beverage has to be paid and the seat was not confortable. They even gave water.

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

50% of flights book with Avanca have issues either reschedualed cancelled and their actions further supports their poorly managed airline do not use them only if there is no other options

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Managua to San José found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/9Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 49mMGA-SJO
$130
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 49mMGA-SJO
$148
5/13Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
9h 49mMGA-SJO
$157
5/4Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 03mMGA-SJO
$171
5/1Wed
1 stopAvianca
4h 10mMGA-SJO
$184
5/1Wed
nonstopSANSA
1h 15mMGA-SJO
$219
5/30Thu
2 stopsAvianca
13h 50mMGA-SJO
$225
5/2Thu
nonstopCopa Airlines
0h 58mMGA-SJO
$245
5/1Wed
2 stopsCopa Airlines
7h 26mMGA-SJO
$246
5/15Wed
nonstopWorldTicket
1h 15mMGA-SJO
$261

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Last minute flights from Managua to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Managua to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 03mMGA-SJO
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 04mSJO-MGA
$275
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 03mMGA-SJO
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 37mSJO-MGA
$319
4/30Tue
multi-stopAvianca
3h 10mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
multi-stopAvianca
9h 35mSJO-MGA
$343
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 03mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 06mSJO-MGA
$362
4/30Tue
multi-stopAvianca
6h 25mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
multi-stopAvianca
6h 40mSJO-MGA
$377
4/30Tue
multi-stop
5h 10mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
nonstop
1h 15mSJO-MGA
$391
4/30Tue
multi-stop
3h 10mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
multi-stop
19h 28mSJO-MGA
$398
4/30Tue
nonstopSANSA
1h 15mMGA-SJO
5/7Tue
nonstopSANSA
1h 15mSJO-MGA
$464
4/30Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
4h 09mMGA-SJO
5/16Thu
nonstopCopa Airlines
1h 05mSJO-MGA
$465
4/30Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
12h 16mMGA-SJO
5/16Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
17h 42mSJO-MGA
$466

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Managua - San José Flights

Departure:

Managua (MGA)Nicaragua

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Return flight deals:

San José - Managua

Cabin classes:

$187

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