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

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:56 pm
EWR
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MGA
10h 11m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 11:58 pm
MGA
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EWR
6h 56m
1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 2:56 pm
EWR
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MGA
10h 11m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 11:58 pm
MGA
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EWR
6h 56m
1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Avianca Logo
3:50 pm - 6:30 pm
MIA
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MGA
4h 40m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
9:25 am - 2:00 pm
MGA
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MIA
2h 35mnonstop
$213Avianca
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
Avianca Logo
2:40 pm - 11:05 pm
MIA
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MGA
9h 25m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:30 pm - 11:15 am
MGA
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MIA
14h 45m
1 stop
$214Avianca
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 10:24 am
JFK
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MGA
20h 40m
2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 6:17 pm
MGA
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JFK
24h 28m
2 stops
$303Copa Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Apr 15
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 1:06 pm
JFK
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MGA
23h 22m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
3:15 am - 4:17 pm
MGA
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JFK
11h 02m
1 stop
$306Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19
American Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
JFK
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MGA
25h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 1:24 pm
MGA
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JFK
20h 04m
2 stops
$312American Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 28
United Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 1:18 pm
LAX
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MGA
10h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 9:35 pm
MGA
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LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
$349United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
American Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 12:21 pm
IAD
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MGA
19h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 8:48 am
MGA
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IAD
18h 32m
2 stops
$366American Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 11
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 12:06 pm
DCA
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MGA
18h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:59 pm
MGA
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DCA
16h 14m
1 stop
$376United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nicaragua

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Nicaragua to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Nicaragua?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Nicaragua from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Managua, at $212 round-trip. The most popular route is Miami (MIA) to Managua (MGA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $212.

How much is a flight to Nicaragua?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Nicaragua from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Nicaragua costs $232 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $62 for the route Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Managua (MGA). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Fort Lauderdale to Managua which costs $213 on average, and Miami to Managua, which costs $306 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Nicaragua?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Nicaragua, 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 the United States to Nicaragua is November, when tickets cost $394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $737 and $514 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Nicaragua?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Nicaragua, 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 the United States to Nicaragua, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Nicaragua?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Nicaragua is Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport (MGA), with an average flight price of $146.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Managua

FAQs - booking Nicaragua flights

  • What are the popular layover options between the US and Nicaragua?

    The popular layover options between the US and Nicaragua are Minneapolis, Miami, and Las Vegas. If you board a flight with a layover in Minneapolis, you’ll stop at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), while if you board a flight with a layover in Miami, you’ll stop at Miami International Airport (MIA). If your flight has a layover in Las Vegas, you’ll stop at McCarran International Airport (LAS).

  • Are there eco-friendly airlines that offer flights from the US to Nicaragua?

    For years, Avianca Airlines has been cutting its fuel consumption, reducing its hazardous waste consumption, and complying with applicable environmental legislation. As a result, it is ranked as one of the most eco-friendly airlines in operation. With this in mind, if you’d love to fly sustainably from the US to Nicaragua, this is the airline for you.

  • Which airport should I go to if I intend to fly to other Central American countries?

    If you intend to fly to neighboring Central American countries, you should go to Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA). Situated near the capital of the country, this airport offers numerous flights to its fellow Central American nations.

  • Can I travel nonstop from the US to Nicaragua?

    If you plan on traveling nonstop from the US to Nicaragua, you’ll have to make your way to Miami International Airport (MIA). This is because, at this airport, you’ll be able to find several direct Avianca Airlines flights that you can use to travel directly to the Central American country.

  • What pet policies are there for travel from the US to Nicaragua?

    Neither a notary public's signature nor the Nicaraguan Consulate's stamp is required on the health certificate. Animals exported with commercial lot numbers require import permission to be included. Personal pets such as dogs or cats must get quarantine permission upon arrival in Nicaragua instead of needing an import permit. The rabies vaccination certificate should accompany the health documentation. Pet transportation is subject to the rules and regulations of individual airlines and shipping companies. Ask your airline or shipping provider to find out what specifications they might have.

  • Can I rent a car at Nicaragua Airport?

    One of the best ways to get around Nicaragua is by renting a car. You'll need a major credit card and a valid driver's license if you still want to rent an automobile. The average rental company demands a 25-year-old minimum. Most significant rental car companies are based in major cities. There can be better deals from smaller Nicaraguan car rental companies. Insurance with at least 80% coverage is required for renters.

  • Can I sleep at MGA Airport?

    Although the airport in Managua is small and has few amenities, you can stay the night inside the enclosure if you have an early flight. The employees at the airport don't appear to mind if people camp overnight. Bring a sleeping bag or travel blanket for comfort since your only options for resting are hard, uncomfortable seats and the ground. Temperatures that are too cold and overall noise are frequent concerns. Nearby hotels (5 to 10 minutes walking), such as Best Western Las Mercedes Managua and Runway Hostel, provide complimentary shuttle services for peaceful sleep.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to in Nicaragua?

    Augusto Calderón Sandino International Airport in Managua is Nicaragua's primary combined civil-military public international airport. It is the most significant in the country and serves not just the city but the entire nation. Domestic and international flights serve North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The airport is situated around 4 miles east of Managua.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Nicaragua?

    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 the United States to Nicaragua.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Nicaragua?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Nicaragua 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 the United States to Nicaragua?

    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 from the United States to Nicaragua with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Nicaragua?

    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 from the United States to Nicaragua up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Nicaragua?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nicaragua is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $350 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nicaragua

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Nicaragua? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Nicaragua for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale $123, from Miami $193, from Houston George Bush Intcntl $677
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nicaragua flight deals.
  • Suppose you’d like to land at a Nicaraguan airport where you can easily find domestic flights. In that case, you should board a flight from the US that lands at Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA). The largest airport in the city, this transportation hub offers flights to all regions in Nicaragua.
  • If you plan to tour Nicaragua for less than 90 days, you only need to present your passport and tourist card to be allowed to pass airport security. However, if you intend to stay in the country for more than 90 days, you must have a passport, tourist card, and visa.
  • In Nicaragua, children under 12 must be fitted in appropriate child seats when traveling in a car. Thus, if you plan on traveling with a kid younger than 12 years, you should carry his/her child seat.
  • On the date you’re scheduled to fly to Nicaragua from the US, you should reach the airport you’re supposed to depart from at least a couple of hours before your flight is scheduled to leave. This way, you’ll have more than enough time to be cleared for your journey.
  • Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport (MGA) is the airport where most flights to Nicaragua land. If you land at this airport, you’ll be able to catch your breath, eat, and use the restrooms. This is because it features amenities like a spacious arrival lounge, an onsite restaurant, and clean, well-maintained, and accessible washrooms.
  • Suppose you look for a lounge at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). In that case, Sala VIP is the sole Lounge that you can access by making a cash payment at the door, regardless of the level of service you are traveling. It is located on the second floor, airside.
  • If you are visiting east of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua, consider flying into The Corn Island Airport (RNI), located at the center of that island. Only the airline La Costea now uses it for charter flights (aerotaxis) and regularly scheduled flights three times a day.
  • Managua (MGA) / Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is the largest airport in Nicaragua and offers flights to 11 cities in five different countries. The primary international entry point for Nicaragua is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport.
  • There are one-stop flights to Nicaragua. Avianca airline is the only airline that offers one-stop flights from the US via El Salvador International Airport (SAL). The one-stop flights might be considered by those who find the distance to be long, and one needs to stop to rest for a while. You'll find these flights from New York (JFK) and San Francisco (SFO) to MNGA.
  • If you want to get to the city center from MGA, every 15 minutes, bus route 266 travels to the city, which is the most affordable way. There are taxi ranks outside the building. Traveling to the city center takes roughly 20 minutes, which is the fastest way.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Nicaragua

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Nicaragua? 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 1556 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

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.

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

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

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

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

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.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

Although our flight was delayed the overall boarding process was very smooth and the crew was accommodating.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral and avianca lost my check in luggage

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

All of our flights were canceled, though every other airline was flying out and in

We were on the tarmac waiting for a gate at Logan for 40, minutes. The crew handled it well. Can't blame the airline.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Great, but seats are terrible. Way too cramped for any human.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

I know it's a low-cost airline. However, the seats are very basic, so after two hours of travel, they feel very uncomfortable and cannot be reclined. The two flights from Bogota to Orlando and the return flight were very punctual. The check-in process on the app works very well. I really liked the self-check-in process for luggage at the Orlando airport; it was quick, easy, and very convenient.

The entire experience was so surprisingly pleasant. And the blocked extra seat between us was such an amazing and nice bonus. Great experience all around and I can’t wait to fly with spirit again!

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

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