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$93 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Managua

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Cheap Flight Deals from San José to Managua (SJO-MGA)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Managua

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San José to Managua.
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Avianca Logo
5:25 pm - 6:20 pmSJO-MGA
0h 55mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:00 am - 7:50 amMGA-SJO
0h 50mnonstop
$199Avianca
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Thu, May 15 - Mon, May 19
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 10:22 amSJO-MGA
1h 05mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 4:47 pmMGA-SJO
0h 58mnonstop
$200Copa Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 19
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 10:22 amSJO-MGA
1h 05mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 4:47 pmMGA-SJO
0h 58mnonstop
$201Copa Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 26
Copa Airlines Logo
8:46 am - 1:06 pmSJO-MGA
4h 20m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:20 pmMGA-SJO
7h 20m1 stop
$202Copa Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
Avianca Logo
5:25 pm - 6:20 pmSJO-MGA
0h 55mnonstop
Avianca Logo
6:00 am - 6:45 pmMGA-SJO
12h 45m1 stop
$240Avianca
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 13
SANSA Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 amSJO-MGA
1h 15mnonstop
SANSA Logo
9:00 am - 10:15 amMGA-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
$261SANSA
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Wed, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 3
SANSA Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 amSJO-MGA
1h 15mnonstop
SANSA Logo
9:00 am - 10:15 amMGA-SJO
1h 15mnonstop
$300SANSA
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Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 12:49 pmSJO-MGA
24h 21m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 10:37 amMGA-SJO
44h 43m3 stops
$463Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 12:49 pmSJO-MGA
25h 17m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 10:37 amMGA-SJO
44h 43m3 stops
$499Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 19
Aeromexico Logo
1:25 pm - 11:30 amSJO-MGA
22h 05m1 stop
Aeromexico Logo
12:30 pm - 11:11 pmMGA-SJO
10h 41m1 stop
$641Aeromexico
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Managua flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Managua?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Managua clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San José to Managua, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José 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 José to Managua is May, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $414 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Managua?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $308 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José 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 José 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 José to Managua, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Managua

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José 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 José to Managua

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Managua was $93 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Managua.

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

    San José and Managua are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Managua Augusto C Sandino.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Managua?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Managua flight route.

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

    The Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Managua flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Managua.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Managua?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Managua on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Managua are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $423 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $391 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José 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 José to Managua.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Managua from San José 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 José 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 José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José 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 José 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 José 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 José to Managua

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $262 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Managua?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Managua Augusto C Sandino

Monday

Avianca, Copa Airlines, SANSA

Avianca, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

SANSA

SANSA

Wednesday

Avianca, SANSA

Avianca, SANSA

Thursday

Avianca, Copa Airlines, SANSA

Avianca, Copa Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Avianca, SANSA

Avianca, SANSA

Wednesday

SANSA

SANSA

Thursday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Friday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air France, Avianca, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from San José to Managua

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Managua? 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.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1415 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
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My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2025BOG - PTY
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My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

I loved my experience. Very safe, Very informative and very friendly.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

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!!!!

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

I didn’t get a chance to experience anything because the 3rd party company that receives payment did a really bad job. After I received confirmation number I went to bed then I tried to check in my confirmation number did not work then I received a massage that my payment did not go through I called the company to rectify the problem and I was told that confirmation the whole thing was cancelled and that they couldn’t do anything about it and hang up the phone. So I decided to purchase a new ticket from another airline. I will never use kayak again and I’ll make sure all the people in my circle doesn’t deal with you guys.

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