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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Nicaragua flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Nicaragua right now?

The cheapest fare from Des Moines to Nicaragua in the last week was $855 round-trip, to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

Which airport in Nicaragua is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

All flights from Des Moines to Nicaragua arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA). On average, round-trip fares are around $739.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Nicaragua?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Nicaragua during the morning with average prices of $739. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $873.

Key details for Des Moines to Nicaragua flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$319
Beat the crowds with an average 82% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Managua

Your Des Moines to Nicaragua flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Nicaragua?

    Fares from Des Moines to Nicaragua are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $673 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Nicaragua?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Nicaragua have ranged from $673 to $873.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to Nicaragua?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Nicaragua. However, United Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Nicaragua?

    On flights from Des Moines to Nicaragua you can only book Economy Class.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Nicaragua flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid November when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 35% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Managua, which is the most popular destination in Nicaragua. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as San Juan del Sur, Granada and Montelimar.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Nicaragua

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Nicaragua? 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.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10451 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

10.0 ExcellentKristi, Oct 2026
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I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

Bathrooms broken, Wifi not working, Direct TV stuck in a United credit card loop for whole flight

We arrived to Chicago nearly 30 minutes early, which was great, but then was on the ground for over an hour because the gate was not available. The issue I had was the pilot estimation was frustrating. First he said he was informed it would be 20 minutes but he said "it will probably be more like 10 minutes". After 30 minutes he came back on the comm and said it would be another 10 minutes, maybe 20. I understand he was only giving estimates but he also layered in his own gut feel. We were never told why we didn't have a gate even after our scheduled entry.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

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