MGA - SFO

$210 Find Cheap Flights from Managua to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Managua to San Francisco departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$384
Overall average: $493
Avianca
Mon 4/20Tue 5/5
MGA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$210
Typical prices: $316-$595
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/26
MGA - SFO • 3 stops
When to book
11 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Managua to San Francisco (MGA-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Managua to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Managua to San Francisco

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5
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5:25 am - 12:35 pm
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SFO
8h 10m1 stop
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12:05 am - 8:20 am
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MGA
7h 15m1 stop
$384Avianca
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5
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3:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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SFO
10h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 11:35 pm
SFO
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MGA
8h 15m1 stop
$427Avianca
Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31
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3:20 pm - 9:50 pm
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SFO
8h 30m1 stop
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11:10 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
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MGA
7h 10m1 stop
$429Avianca
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 2
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3:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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SFO
10h 00m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:20 pm - 11:35 pm
SFO
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MGA
8h 15m1 stop
$430Avianca
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 19
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5:25 am - 12:35 pm
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SFO
8h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 8:20 am
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MGA
7h 15m1 stop
$438Avianca
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 2
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3:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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SFO
10h 00m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
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MGA
17h 00m1 stop
$445Avianca
Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31
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3:20 pm - 9:50 pm
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SFO
8h 30m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:10 pm - 8:20 am
SFO
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MGA
7h 10m1 stop
$448Avianca
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
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3:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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SFO
10h 00m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 11:35 pm
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MGA
8h 15m1 stop
$450Avianca
Fri, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 31
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5:20 am - 12:00 pm
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SFO
8h 40m1 stop
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4:06 pm - 1:33 am
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MGA
31h 27m2 stops
$466Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
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3:20 pm - 11:20 pm
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SFO
10h 00m1 stop
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4:51 pm - 2:56 pm
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MGA
20h 05m2 stops
$470Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Managua to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Managua to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Managua to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Managua to San Francisco, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Managua to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Managua to San Francisco, 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 Francisco is October, where tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $584 and $583 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Managua to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Managua to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Managua to San Francisco, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$210
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Managua to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Managua to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Francisco

  • Where should I plan on looking for my rental car company at San Francisco International Airport?

    All rental car companies that operate at this airport do sell at the rental car center that sits just to the southwest of the terminal buildings. To access the center after a flight, passengers should follow the signage to board the AirTrain Blue Line, that will take them from all the terminal buildings to the rental car center in around 5 minutes.

  • Is it possible to utilize rideshare service at the San Francisco International Airport, and where should I plan on meeting my ride?

    All rideshare vehicles picking up passengers on international flights will do so on the center island of the Departures Level of the International Terminal in Zones 14 through 17.

  • What is the best choice for a hotel that is close to the San Francisco International Airport?

    One of the best choices for a hotel close to this airport is the Grand Hyatt at SFO, which passengers can access by taking the AirTrain Red or Blue Line. Passengers that would prefer not to stay right on the airport property can make the trip to the Aloft San Francisco Airport, which sits just to the east of the terminal buildings and offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • If someone is picking me up at the San Francisco International Airport, where should I meet them?

    Drivers cannot wait at the curb at the San Francisco International Airport. Passengers arriving on a flight from Nicaragua should tell drivers to wait for them in the cell phone lot until they are ready to depart the airport, and the suggested meeting point for the international terminal is at the exit of the US Customs and Immigration location at the Arrivals Level Lobby.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Managua to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Managua to San Francisco was $210 for a one-way ticket and $384 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Managua airport is called Managua Augusto C Sandino and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Managua?

    San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Managua to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Managua to San Francisco, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Managua to San Francisco are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $600 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $561 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Managua with another airline. Booking your flights between Managua and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco from Managua up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Managua to San Francisco

  • When you want to travel to the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) from downtown Managua without having to drive yourself, one of the options is to travel on Buses Públicos Nicaragua buses that can get you to the airport in around 40 minutes.
  • Passengers that want to find a comfortable place to wait for a flight at the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport should check out the VIP Lounge, which has a location on the second level adjacent to the international passenger departure hall. In addition to a number of comfortable seating options, this lounge features a bar featuring a wide assortment of drink choices as well as sandwiches.
  • The Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport offers parking for vehicles in front of the main terminal building. The daily cost for parking gets based on the size of the vehicle you plan on parking at the airport, plus you can also park a motorcycle. The airport considers a light vehicle to be one that seats five people or fewer, while a semi-heavy vehicle is one that seat anywhere from 6 to 18 people.
  • Any citizens of Nicaragua that plan on traveling to San Francisco will most likely need to obtain a nonimmigrant visa before their trip that they can apply for on the immigration website of the government of the United States. Travelers from Nicaragua can also apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization for short stays in the United States.
  • If you want to find a convenient way to get from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco after your flight, the Red and Yellow Bay Area Rapid Transit light rail lines can make this trip in about 27 minutes.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Managua to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Managua to San Francisco. 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 Francisco? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9095 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
Airline reviews

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

4.0 OkayThomas, Nov 2025
SEA - SFO
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United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

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