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

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 55m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Managua takes 55m, covering 214 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 Salvador to Managua range from $539 to $635, with an average of $600 over the past 12 months. Anything below $539 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $600 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $366 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $606 for nonstop.

Avianca is the only airline operating San Salvador to Managua flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $91–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Managua flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $654 to $2,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Managua are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $511, which is 69% 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 Salvador to Managua usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Salvador to Managua route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Salvador to Managua. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $542 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between San Salvador and Managua.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 10h 50m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 11h 59m via Miami (MIA).

Among airlines operating San Salvador to Managua flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Avianca: 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.