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Among airlines operating San Salvador to Managua flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Avianca operates flights between San Salvador and Managua.

Flights from San Salvador to Managua usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $366 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $586 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$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.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 4% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the San Salvador to Managua route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $223. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 1 hour 24 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 8:25 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:05 am.

The flight takes about 0h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $549. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Managua takes 0h 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $599 to $2,837. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $507, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 6h 41m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 10h 50m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport (MGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Budget
· America Car Rental
· FlexWays

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Managua range from $516 to $621, with an average of $549 over the past 12 months. Anything below $516 counts as a good deal.