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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 6:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 8:30 pm.

The flight takes about 55m.

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

A nonstop flight from Managua to San Salvador takes 55m, covering 214 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.

Round-trip flights from Managua to San Salvador range from $505 to $616, with an average of $570 over the past 12 months. Anything below $505 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $570 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $356 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $587 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Managua to San Salvador flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $571 to $2,393. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Managua to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $533, which is 69% above the typical average for this route.

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Managua to San Salvador usually depart from Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Salvador route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Managua to San Salvador. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $523 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between Managua and San Salvador.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 11m, compared with 9h 24m via Miami (MIA) and 10h 49m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Among airlines operating Managua to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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