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— MGA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Flights to Managua in 2025

Find the latest flights to Managua in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 29, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$489

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$88
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From New York to Managua Augusto C Sandino
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One-way flight from New York to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA)
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Cheapest flights to Managua
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Managua. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

Tue 9/166:00 amEWR - MGA
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/231:20 pmMGA - EWR
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$234
Sat 9/135:39 pmEWR - MGA
2 stops20h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2012:42 pmMGA - EWR
2 stops19h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$239
Wed 9/33:32 pmJFK - MGA
2 stops20h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/157:10 pmMGA - JFK
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$289
Sun 9/76:00 amLGA - MGA
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/141:20 pmMGA - LGA
1 stop25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$294
Tue 11/45:45 amJFK - MGA
1 stop18h 25mAvianca
Tue 11/114:50 pmMGA - JFK
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Deal found 7/27$294
Wed 9/107:22 pmLGA - MGA
2 stops18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:42 pmMGA - LGA
2 stops17h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$301
Sat 10/117:59 amJFK - MGA
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/182:05 pmMGA - JFK
2 stops18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$302
Mon 11/31:16 amJFK - MGA
1 stop12h 50mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/103:12 amMGA - JFK
1 stop13h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/27$304
Wed 8/137:55 pmLGA - MGA
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/219:20 amMGA - LGA
1 stop11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$330
Sat 8/96:00 amLGA - MGA
1 stop8h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/161:36 pmMGA - LGA
1 stop7h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$343
Mon 8/2510:31 amEWR - MGA
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2810:00 amMGA - EWR
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$375
Sat 8/95:45 amEWR - MGA
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/161:36 pmMGA - EWR
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$386

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NewarkManagua

EWR - MGA

EWRMGA

Newark

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 9/23

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

$234

NewarkManagua

EWR - MGA

EWRMGA

Newark

Sat 9/13

5:39 pm-11:42 am

2 stops20h 03m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 9/20

12:42 pm-9:54 am

2 stops19h 12m

$239

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

3:32 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 52m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 9/15

7:10 pm-5:35 am

1 stop8h 25m

$289

New YorkManagua

LGA - MGA

LGAMGA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 9/14

1:20 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$294

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

6:55 am-11:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 9/14

7:10 pm-5:35 am

1 stop8h 25m

$297

New YorkManagua

LGA - MGA

LGAMGA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/10

7:22 pm-11:42 am

2 stops18h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 9/17

12:42 pm-8:39 am

2 stops17h 57m

$301

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/11

7:59 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 10/18

2:05 pm-10:30 am

2 stops18h 25m

$302

New YorkManagua

LGA - MGA

LGAMGA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/13

7:55 pm-6:05 am

1 stop12h 10m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 8/21

9:20 am-10:54 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$330

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

2:22 am-10:23 am

2 stops10h 01m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 8/24

3:13 am-6:17 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$332

New YorkManagua

LGA - MGA

LGAMGA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 8/16

1:36 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$343

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The best insider tips for flights to Managua

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Managua trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American’s Flagship Business offers 20” wide seats with a 6’ 7” lay-flat bed.


American’s Premium Economy seats are 18.5” wide with an 8” recline and leg rest.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Avianca

Avianca’s Flex class allows seat selection in Plus section with headrests.


Avianca’s Business class offers lie-flat seats and luxury amenity kits.

Read more about Aviancaby Matt Meltzer
Copa Airlines

Copa’s punctuality is impressive, with an 89.46% on-time arrival rate in 2023.


Copa’s Economy Extra seats offer a 34” pitch and 5” recline on some aircraft.

Read more about Copa Airlinesby Paul Rubio
United Airlines

United’s Polaris Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.


United’s Premium Plus includes 2 checked bags and priority check-in.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Aeromexico

Aeromexico’s Clase Premier offers lie-flat seats on Dreamliner flights.


Aeromexico’s AM Plus includes priority check-in and extra legroom.

Read more about Aeromexicoby Mark Chesnut
Spirit Airlines

Spirit’s Big Front Seats offer 11 inches of extra legroom.


Spirit’s Wi-Fi is available on most aircraft, with plans for streaming.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Expert on Spirit Airlines

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Best time to book a flight to Managua

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Managua

When is the best time to book a flight to Managua?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Managua. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Managua, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Managua?

On average, a flight from New York to Managua takes 10 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Managua from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Managua?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Managua. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Managua should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Managua?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Managua are American Airlines, Avianca and United Airlines.

Avianca
Avianca
From $155
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $258
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $324
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $166

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Managua?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Managua are Spirit Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines.

Reviews of airlines servicing Managua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Managua. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Managua. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines to Nicaragua. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,386 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

FAQs about flying to Managua

Best Time to Fly to Managua, Nicaragua

November through to April are the best months to visit Managua, weather-wise. This period marks the dry season, which is conducive to outdoor activities, like hiking and sightseeing. Las Fiestas Patronales occurs in August and features horse shows, live music and parades. July is another exciting month, with celebrations of the victory of the Sandinista Revolution occurring. The INPYME crafts fair begins on the first half of December. There are various exhibitions and a vibrant 2-week carnival is hosted. 

The New Year and Easter periods tend to be the most expensive times to travel to Managua. The 15 of September is the Independence Day and plenty of events occur during this time, with parades and fireworks. This period tends to be expensive for travel. The rainy season occurs during May to November and cheaper tickets may be available, due to weather conditions.

Getting around Managua, Nicaragua

Licensed cabs are the preferred choice of travel for visitors. You can identify licensed cabs, by their red plates and driver ID notices, positioned above the dashboard. It is recommended you stick to licensed cabs and avoid pirate ones, which generally charge extortionate prices.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Managua?

    Booking a flight to Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Managua. It is only a 6.6 mi journey from Augusto C Sandino to Managua’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Managua if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Managua on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Managua?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Managua.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Managua?

    Managua Augusto C Sandino is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Managua. One-way flights to Managua Augusto C Sandino typically cost $62, while round-trip flights cost around $159.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Managua?

    A round-trip flight to Managua will typically cost around $233, however they can be found for as little as $159.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Managua depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Managua, Miami offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Managua Augusto C Sandino have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Managua Augusto C Sandino can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Managua Augusto C Sandino?

    Yes. Managua Augusto C Sandino has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. El Hotel de Humberto is the closest property to Managua Augusto C Sandino (0.0 mi away from Managua Augusto C Sandino).

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