MGA - SJO

$138 Find Cheap Flights from Managua to San José

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 José departing on 1/16. 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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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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $268-$485
Avianca
Tue 1/27Fri 1/30
MGA - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $426-$451
Copa Airlines
Fri 2/20Mon 3/2
MGA - SJO • Non-stop
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $240 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 4% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 36% price drop
December
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from Managua to San José 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Managua to San José

Tue, Jan 27 - Fri, Jan 30
Avianca Logo
7:30 pm - 11:40 pm
MGA
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SJO
4h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:50 pm - 11:35 pm
SJO
-
MGA
3h 45m1 stop
$240Avianca
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 2
Copa Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 4:46 pm
MGA
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SJO
0h 57mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 10:24 am
SJO
-
MGA
1h 07mnonstop
$245Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 2
Avianca Logo
3:20 pm - 6:55 pm
MGA
-
SJO
3h 35m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:30 pm - 11:35 pm
SJO
-
MGA
7h 05m1 stop
$246Avianca
Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 14
Avianca Logo
5:20 am - 1:40 pm
MGA
-
SJO
8h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
SJO
-
MGA
5h 45m1 stop
$247Avianca
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 26
Avianca Logo
5:20 am - 1:40 pm
MGA
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SJO
8h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
SJO
-
MGA
5h 45m1 stop
$248Avianca
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Avianca Logo
5:20 am - 1:40 pm
MGA
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SJO
8h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
SJO
-
MGA
5h 45m1 stop
$256Avianca
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
Avianca Logo
7:30 pm - 8:40 am
MGA
-
SJO
13h 10m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
SJO
-
MGA
5h 45m1 stop
$257Avianca
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 10
Avianca Logo
7:30 pm - 11:25 am
MGA
-
SJO
15h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 8:20 am
SJO
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MGA
3h 20m1 stop
$264Avianca
Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29
Copa Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 4:46 pm
MGA
-
SJO
0h 57mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 10:24 am
SJO
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MGA
1h 07mnonstop
$268Copa Airlines
Sat, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 30
Avianca Logo
5:20 am - 11:25 am
MGA
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SJO
6h 05m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
SJO
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MGA
5h 45m1 stop
$296Avianca
Booking Insights

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

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Managua to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Managua to San José departing in January.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Managua to San José, 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 is May, where tickets cost $211 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $449 and $437 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Managua to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $331 on average.

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

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 José, 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 José, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
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?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Managua to San José was $138 for a one-way ticket and $240 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Managua to San José?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Managua to San José flight route.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Managua and San José.

  • 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 $371 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $308 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $189 or less one-way and $268 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Managua to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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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Direct 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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1558 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
PTY - CUR
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The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

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

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

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 couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

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

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

Luggage lost and nowhere to be found, no response from either airline regarding my bag

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

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