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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:17 am and lands at 10:29 am.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

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

A nonstop flight from San José to Managua takes 1h 12m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Managua range from $322 to $422, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $365 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $366 round-trip and layover options via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) at $374.

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 San José to Managua flights are:

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

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 98% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $97–$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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Managua flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $399 to $1,689. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Managua are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $297, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport (MGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Budget
• FlexWays

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 San José to Managua route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 41m.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Managua. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $401, 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.

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

• SANSA
• Copa Airlines

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 37m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 19h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Among airlines operating San José to Managua flights:

• Copa Airlines: 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:

• 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 always check the fare details before booking.