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Among airlines operating Managua to San José flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Managua and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SANSA
• Copa Airlines

Flights from Managua to San José usually depart from Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SANSA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• WorldTicket: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Managua to San José.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $307 round-trip, compared to $340 via a layover through San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SANSA and WorldTicket. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

One-stop flights from Managua to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 0% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Managua to San José route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $366, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Managua to San José route, 1% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 39 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Managua to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Managua to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 10:19 am
• Latest: departs at 3:49 pm and lands at 5:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $327. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Managua to San José takes 1h 14m, covering 199 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $325 to $1,954. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Managua to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $381, which is 96% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Copa Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Managua to San José flights are:

• Avianca: 100% on time
• Copa Airlines: 99% on time
• SANSA: 98% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 99% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 4h 30m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 10h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Managua to San José range from $266 to $386, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.