SJO - MGA

$131 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Managua

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Managua, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Managua, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$293
Overall average: $383
Avianca
Fri 11/21Fri 11/21
SJO - MGA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$300
Typical prices: $289-$411
SANSA
Fri 11/14Mon 11/17
SJO - MGA • Non-stop
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Avianca
Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 35% price drop
December
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from San José to Managua 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Managua

Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 21
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5:00 am - 10:45 amSJO-MGA
5h 45m1 stop
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7:30 pm - 11:40 pmMGA-SJO
4h 10m1 stop
$293Avianca
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 27
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8:05 pm - 11:35 pmSJO-MGA
3h 30m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 11:40 pmMGA-SJO
6h 40m1 stop
$297Avianca
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 28
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7:00 am - 8:20 amSJO-MGA
1h 20mnonstop
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9:05 am - 10:25 amMGA-SJO
1h 20mnonstop
$300SANSA
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 27
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1:19 pm - 1:14 amSJO-MGA
11h 55m1 stop
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2:32 am - 12:14 pmMGA-SJO
9h 42m1 stop
$302Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 28
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7:00 am - 8:20 amSJO-MGA
1h 20mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 11:40 pmMGA-SJO
4h 10m1 stop
$303Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:20 amSJO-MGA
1h 20mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 11:40 pmMGA-SJO
4h 10m1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Jan 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 12:53 amSJO-MGA
11h 22m1 stop
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2:32 am - 12:14 pmMGA-SJO
9h 42m1 stop
$308Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 26 - Mon, Dec 29
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9:17 am - 10:25 amSJO-MGA
1h 08mnonstop
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3:49 pm - 4:49 pmMGA-SJO
1h 00mnonstop
$329Copa Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 27
Copa Airlines Logo
4:08 am - 1:06 pmSJO-MGA
8h 58m1 stop
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3:49 pm - 4:50 pmMGA-SJO
1h 01mnonstop
$331Copa Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 1
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7:00 am - 8:20 amSJO-MGA
1h 20mnonstop
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9:05 am - 7:25 pmMGA-SJO
10h 20mnonstop
$339SANSA
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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 Thursday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays 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 $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $393 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 $300 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $145 for a one-way ticket and $293 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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, and Friday.

  • 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 $377 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 $159 or less one-way and $300 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Managua?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Managua Augusto C Sandino.
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

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Tuesday

SANSA

SANSA

Wednesday

SANSA

SANSA

Thursday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Friday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

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Direct returns

Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Tuesday

SANSA

SANSA

Wednesday

SANSA

SANSA

Thursday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Friday

Copa Airlines, SANSA

Copa Airlines, SANSA

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Reviews of the 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1563 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
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Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

4.0 OkayKaushik, Oct 2025YYZ - PTY
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Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

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

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

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.

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

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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