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Price, demand and travel trends for Miami to Nicaragua flights

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Are flights from Miami to Nicaragua cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Miami to Nicaragua are running about 30% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $397 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Miami to Nicaragua right now?

The cheapest fare from Miami to Nicaragua in the last week was $523 round-trip, to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Miami to Nicaragua?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $272. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $644.

When is the best time to book flights from Miami to Nicaragua?

Book your flights 14 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 21% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Nicaragua is the cheapest to fly to from Miami?

All flights from Miami to Nicaragua arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA). On average, round-trip fares are around $434.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Miami to Nicaragua?

Friday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Miami to Nicaragua, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 10% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

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

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Nicaragua during the afternoon with average prices of $419. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $566.

Key details for Miami to Nicaragua flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$270
Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 13% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Miami to Managua

Your Miami 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 Miami to Nicaragua?

    Fares from Miami to Nicaragua are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $309 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 Miami to Nicaragua?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Miami to Nicaragua have ranged from $309 to $575.

  • What are the main airports serving Nicaragua?

    Flights to Nicaragua all arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Miami to Nicaragua?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Avianca
    • American Airlines

  • Where in Nicaragua can I fly nonstop from Miami?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Miami to Managua.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Miami to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Miami to Nicaragua average $433 over the past 12 months. Flights with a layover can cost less, cheapest when connecting through San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) from $418.

  • How long is a flight from Miami to Nicaragua?

    Flights from Miami to Nicaragua take 2h 49m on average.

  • How often are flights from Miami to Nicaragua delayed and what's the average delay?

    15% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 03m.

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

    On flights from Miami to Nicaragua you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Miami to Nicaragua?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Miami to Nicaragua departs at 5:30 am and the latest departs at 7:22 pm. Nonstop flights take about 2h 49m.

  • Can I catch a non-stop flight from Miami to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Avianca flies a direct flight from MIA to MGA few times a day, with most flights departing in the mid to late afternoon. It is unlikely that you will be able to find a flight from MIA to Rivas (ECI) or Big Corn Island (RNI). Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Aeromexico all operate one-stop flights between MIA and MGA. However, these flights tend to be more expensive than the direct flights. Some layover locations include Panama City (PTY), Mexico City (MEX), and El Salvador (SAL). Two-stop flights tend to be the most expensive.

  • Are there hotels where I can stay near MGA if I want MGA to be my travel base?

    Yes. The Best Western Las Mercedes Managua offers free shuttle service to MGA upon request. The Runway Hostel runs a free shuttle during the day but charges a small fee at night. Airport X Managua and Airport Inn Managua run shuttles to the terminal for a fee.

  • Does MIA have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are a traveling active-duty member of the US military or a retired military traveler, you can take advantage of the military lounge in MIA on Concourse E in the Central Terminal on Level 2. This lounge is run by volunteers and is open daily from 9 am until 9 pm. Complimentary amenities include free Wi-Fi, TV, magazines, and beverages and snacks.

  • What are some other cities in Nicaragua that I can access by flying into Miami?

    Santa Teresa is about 1h to the south of MGA. Its beaches on the Nicoya Peninsula are one of the world's five Blue Zones, making it a great place for a digital detox. Grenada is about an hour to the southeast of Managua. In Granada, you can hike to the waterfalls, go snorkeling at the beaches, and enjoy the local cuisine. Masaya, La Paz Centro, San Rafael del Sur, and La Concepcion are other cities within an hour of MGA.

Your guide to booking Miami to Nicaragua flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 14 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 21% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Friday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 10% 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, Montelimar and Granada.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Miami to Nicaragua nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is usually the cheapest.
  • If you want to feel your best before heading to MGA, consider taking advantage of the spa services at MIA. The Jetsetter Spa is in the South Terminal and the XpresSpa is in the North Terminal. At these spas, you can enjoy several relaxation treatments, including manicures, facials, and massages.
  • You will most likely be departing from Concourse H or J in the South Terminal at MIA. You can park in the Flamingo Garage for easy access to the terminal for a bit less than $20/day. For more affordable long-term parking, consider one of the many nearby off-site lots with free shuttle service to the South Terminal.
  • In order to travel to Nicaragua from Miami, US citizens need an onward or return ticket, valid identification, and a passport with one blank page per stamp that will be valid for the duration of your stay. US citizens must also purchase a tourist card at the airport for a stay of up to 90 days. If you plan to stay longer, you must obtain an extension from Nicaraguan Immigration.
  • When you fly from Miami to Nicaragua, you will most likely be able to book a journey that departs from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrives in Managua, Nicaragua, at the Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA). MGA has a single terminal with a domestic and international section .
  • At MGA, you can find the rental car companies Dollar, Toyota Rent-A-Car, and Thrifty. In a rental car, you could get into Managua and beyond, to natural wonders like Somoto Canyon in remote northern Nicaraguan territory or the active Masaya Volcano, about 20 miles south of Managua.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Miami to Nicaragua

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Miami 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1546 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.9Food
6.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

This airline doesn’t five and dime you for everything. I do think that a checked bag should be included in every fare.

No boarding announcements leading to the usual confusion and people trying to board before their group number.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

We used Kayak to reserve our tickets and specifically checked the luggage option which was a more expensive option. When we arrived at the terminal we had to pay an extra $90 per suitcase for the three passengers. This has been a pattern for the past 3 years. Why charge for a more expensive luggage option, and the ticket price not include luggage?

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Staff members were not helpful they ignored all calls for an attendant.

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Horrible , we missed our flight because they were way to busy for there airport to handle. We waited in line for the over three hours to be told there’s nothing they can do. Worst experience in any airport ever ,staff member from Lufthansa made it there job to be rude and unhelpful. I’m going to be calling to see if I can change flights because a 3 hour layover in a poorly ran airport isn’t enough.

Well....let's start from the point that I had to stay in airport for 12 hours instead of 2 that was scheduled. Poor company and even worst customer service. Never again....

The flight was delayed almost 2 hours. Bad customer service etc. I will never fly Luthansa. Ever!!!

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

Seat didn't recline all the way back. Very uncomfortable flight for 8 hours. The turbulence eliminated snack and food stops

I was assigned the last seat in the last row directly in front of the bathrooms at check-in when there were plenty of open non-upcharge seats available. That seat should not be given out unless it’s the absolutely last one available. I had traveled/waited for over 10 hours and to get that seat on my final of 3 flights from Rio was a slap in the face.

I bought the ticket as a work/ business issued ticket, meaning my company probably payed extra for a flight of I bought by myself I would avoid let gol manage the entire reservation with its partner America. The App from gol and America were not able to properly handle check-in and information about the trip. Creating unnecessary confusion, also preventing properly define seats even by paying the fee. The boarding on Miami was in a very disconnected gate, that had limited access to other gates and food. So, I would avoid this route in the future in my travel. There are better routes.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

It was really bad. Inexperienced and rude people during check-in in Miami, a small and uncomfortable airplane, and problems with the airline caused me to lose my connection flight in Brasilia. Terrible experience!

Obviously it would be better if we had screens available.

The plane was fine and the crew was very nice. Even though we bought our tickets eight months in advance and had seats reserved, they changed our seats. Instead of being in seats 7E and 7F, we were separated and put in two middle seats away from each other. When checking in, the attendant put us in an exit row together, but 10 rows back from where we had reserved. But you have to be younger than 60 to be in an exit row. So when everyone else boarded we were moved to last row 33, right next to bathrooms.

My boarding pass said gate E5. I arrived at gate E5 by 12:45pm. At 2:10pm, I received a phone call stating I was supposed to be at gate D37. They would not wait for me to get there (by the way, the plane was still there when I got to gate D37, but everything was closed and no one was at the door). The next flight at 7:40pm was sold out; was told I'd be put on the 9:47pm flight. I was so stressed, I became chokey (apparently I have mild asthma). By the grace of God, a lot of begging, and the customer service rep taking pity on me, I was able to get on a 4:50pm flight to Philadelphia.

Our flight was delayed to Louisville. What made this worse was they did not have another flight attendant to service the flight. This caused an even longer delay. Then when a flight attendant did show up, she chose to "swap" flights with another flight attendant. Therefore, we had to wait longer for the other flight attendant to come to our flight. This is information that the gate attendant should not have shared. Processes and execution at American are broken. Passengers are feeling it. Fixing this starts at the top of the organization.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth and orderly. Flight attendants were friendly and professional. Bags came out soon after arrival.

Due to weather AA chose the poor option of redirecting my next flight to Gol airlines after 23 hours of wait. Their desk is not open during the day. Seats don’t really recline so falling asleep is a horrible challenge. Only one meal for an overnight flight. Poor experience, cheap partnership.

It was ok because it’s a short flight. The attendants weren’t friendly and didn’t serve any beverages even through they announced that they would. Also. The attendants looked messy, not presentable

There was a 6 hours delay in our departure. And yet, no compensation was offered. A company should be responsible for such a delay.

The flight was delayed 4 hours, and when we finally boarded, they told us that the fuel was only just then checked. So, we waited even longer to take off.

Everything was done like clockwork and I find no fault with the airline.

Like all planes recently, entertainment is achieved by giving the patron free WiFi and letting them stream shows via the screen on a phone or tablet.

I thought American Airlines did well considering the adverse weather situation over July 21 and 22. I especially appreciated the consideration given to me when I got stuck in Miami on my way to Boston from Charleston, West Virginia. Thank you for providing a voucher for an overnight stay. Though it was only a few hours of sleep, it was very helpful. I was able to reschedule my medical appointment and got back to the Boston area on the 1st flight out of Miami as a standby passenger. It was very helpful that I was given number one priority on the standby list.

I like the attention you gave us in Guatemala due to the loss of the flight coming to El Salvador. It was a nice experience. Thanks a lot

We booked seats next to each other. When we got the boarding passes, they were for different rows. The crew were reluctant to help us, so we ended up sitting separately. 1. What’s the point of reserving by seat number if you’re not going to honor that reservation? 2. Even if it gets messed up between reservation and boarding, how is the crew going to deny us the opportunity to arrange to sit together. There were plenty of people flying alone. It could’ve been easily accommodated. Not very customer-friendly at all.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

$120 for a carry on bag !!!!!! Insane. Back-breaking seats. Do not recline. Food service is a disgrace. They give only water and a salty snack. Everything else has a price.

My fly was cancelled so i run to the airport and fight for my fly Thank god at the end was good

Terrible. Flight was delayed without explanation, airplane was in poor condition (old, dirty) and crew was not in a good mood.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

At least free water in all flights Beverages are desired in international flights Luggage damages need be refund!

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