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$158 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Managua

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Cheapest round-trip
$484
Overall average: $587
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SFO - MGA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $267-$510
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Sun 2/22
SFO - MGA • 1 stop
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 24% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Managua (SFO-MGA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua 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 San Francisco to Managua

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, May 4
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11:16 pm - 1:51 pm
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$484Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5
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5:25 am - 12:50 pm
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$485Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 6
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10:58 pm - 6:35 pm
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3:20 pm - 9:50 pm
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$487Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, May 3
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10:38 pm - 2:20 pm
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14h 42m
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3:15 pm - 10:35 pm
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8h 20m
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$489Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Tue, Apr 7
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4:21 pm - 12:35 pm
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19h 14m
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3:15 pm - 11:55 pm
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$490Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 4
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$494Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, May 3
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$496Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, May 6
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$498Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 10
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$503Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 3
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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Managua to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua, 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 San Francisco to Managua is May, where tickets cost $487 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,053 and $654 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua, 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 San Francisco to Managua, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$158
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 64% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Managua

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

  • Are there any parking facilities at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    SFO offers a variety of parking alternatives, including hourly and daily parking as well as short and long-term parking. The Domestic Garage in the heart of SFO provides short-term parking, while the International Parking Garages in front of the International Terminal provide hourly and daily parking. Long-term parking is available at 801 South Airport Boulevard.

  • Do hotels in Managua offer shuttle services from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA)?

    Yes. Several Managua hotels provide shuttle services to and from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. Guests from the airport can reserve rooms at Best Western Las Mercedes Airport close to the airport, which offers complimentary shuttles. Alternatively, Airport Inn Managua and Airport X Managua are budget-friendly options with shuttle services.

  • What are transport options from MGA to Managua?

    Local buses are a pocket-friendly way to get downtown but are also congested. Bus services from Managua Airport Station are serviced by Buses Publicos Nicaragua and stop at Managua Mercado Roberto Huembes. Alternatively, get recommendations from the airport employees if you wish to take a taxi. Independent taxi drivers can be pushy and charge substantially higher rates to visitors.

  • Does San Francisco Airport offer facilities for special needs passengers?

    Yes. SFO has resources for impaired passengers. The airport has allocated accessible parking spaces near elevator lobbies in its parking garages. There is also a visual paging system and accessible restrooms around the airport terminals. Curb ramps are located in all airport public areas for more effortless mobility. Request a wheelchair when booking your flight.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Managua was $158 for a one-way ticket and $484 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Managua, also known as Managua Augusto C Sandino.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Managua are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $588 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $666 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco to Managua.

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

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

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

    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 Managua from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Managua

  • Travelers in economy class pay to utilize the first-class lounge to unwind when they arrive at Augusto C. Sandino Airport (MGA). The Sala VIP lounge area on Floor 2 has amenities like televisions and free Wi-Fi. The admission charge includes a complimentary drink for children aged twelve and under or two drinks for grownups. The VIP lounge requires a 6h reservation.
  • If you wish to explore Managua on your terms, be sure to drop by the car rental agency kiosks at the Arrivals Hall of MGA. Agencies present at the airport include Avis, Budget, Alamo, and SIXT. They offer rental cars ranging from SUVs and luxury cars to economy cars.
  • Do you wish you could have brought your pet with you? Don't worry if you need some love from a furry buddy; the Wag Brigade is awaiting you in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Wag Brigade is a squad of therapy pups and handlers who will help you de-stress before your trip to Managua. The Wag Brigade is accessible Monday through Friday and may be spotted near the check-in counters and boarding area.
  • Catch up with your business project at the TripTel Business Center in San Francisco International Airport's International Terminal, Main Hall. The center offers amenities such as mobile phone rentals, internet access, and fax and copying services for the convenience of a business traveler.
  • SFO features Kids' Spots around the terminals to create a fun and interactive environment for children before their flights. One can be found close to Gate F18, post-security. Self-guided tours are also available in the International Terminal and Terminals 2 and 3.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Managua

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Managua. 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.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1559 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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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.

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.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

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

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

While I didn’t watch much tv I would have liked a few more options of TV series from Apple TV or hbo max ..

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The flight was very smooth and the meal in business class was great.

I requested a low sodium meal. Reason being, I take medicine for high blood pressure and I wear compression socks on long flights to help with leg swelling. Having less sodium in meals really helps me feel better on long flights. I received my initial low sodium meal after takeoff. Just before landing, the crew came through with the meal cart and offered me what was being served. I said no thank you and then noticed my low sodium meal in the meal cart, with my name and seat assignment on it. I motioned to the crew member, but he grabbed the meal cart and proceeded to move to the rear of the aircraft. He didn’t see me or other passengers who had attempted to get this attention. He was more concerned about completing meal service since we were due to land in under 45 minutes. I pressed the call light five times from my seat to receive help, but no crew member responded to me. So, I didn’t receive a second meal, one that I requested (the low sodium option). This led me to have a migraine from only eating one meal on an 11-hour flight. This is why I’m not a fan of flying US-based airlines overseas. The crew members continue to show the absolute worst customer service experience. I would not recommend flying American for overseas flights.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Provide free food and drinks on an international flight. Add updated head rests

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

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.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

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

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