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$167+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nicaragua

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MGA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nicaragua

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nicaragua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Nicaragua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:05 pmORD - MGA
1 stop26h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/116:45 amMGA - ORD
1 stop16h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$644
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:10 pmORD - MGA
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/119:20 amMGA - ORD
1 stop22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:00 pmORD - MGA
1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:45 amMGA - ORD
1 stop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$717
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:30 amORD - MGA
1 stop18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:20 amMGA - ORD
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$732
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:32 pmORD - MGA
2 stops37h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/292:48 amMGA - ORD
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$735
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:26 pmORD - MGA
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/133:30 pmMGA - ORD
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$780
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:35 pmORD - MGA
2 stops9h 00mAvianca
Wed 12/315:20 amMGA - ORD
2 stops14h 35mAvianca
Deal found 12/20$795
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:10 amORD - MGA
2 stops17h 25mAvianca
Tue 12/305:20 amMGA - ORD
2 stops11h 42mAvianca
Deal found 12/20$863
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:10 pmORD - MGA
1 stop7h 25mAvianca
Mon 12/297:30 pmMGA - ORD
1 stop19h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/21$880
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:15 amMDW - MGA
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/25:20 amMGA - MDW
2 stops16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:14 amMDW - MGA
2 stops12h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3011:45 amMGA - MDW
1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:15 amMDW - MGA
2 stops17h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2811:45 amMGA - MDW
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,270

Find flight deals from Chicago to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
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One-way from

$167
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$660
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nicaragua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nicaragua that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Nicaragua

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ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:13 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop25h 43m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 1/23

4:02 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 20m

$259

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

9:18 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 3/2

11:45 am-9:39 am

1 stop21h 54m

$279

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

2:22 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 2/28

3:14 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$289

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 3/4

4:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$289

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

2:22 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 3/3

3:15 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$289

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:22 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 2/23

3:49 pm-12:31 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$289

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

5:15 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 2/23

4:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$304

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

2:13 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 2/23

4:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$305

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

3:22 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 3/19

3:15 am-1:31 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$307

ChicagoManagua

ORD - MGA

ORDMGA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:22 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 02m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 3/7

3:15 am-1:31 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$311

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nicaragua

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Nicaragua

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Nicaragua?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nicaragua (average of $151). Flying from Chicago to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Nicaragua. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 43% on flights from Chicago to Nicaragua by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nicaragua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nicaragua. 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 Nicaragua. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Nicaragua by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,106 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,491 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,194 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,557 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Nicaragua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Nicaragua?

    For as low as $289, Copa Airlines can have you in Nicaragua from Chicago in 7h 56m. There are 2063 mi between Chicago and Nicaragua. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Nicaragua one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Nicaragua are United Airlines ($71), Avianca ($84), and Spirit Airlines ($87).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Nicaragua that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Nicaragua flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Nicaragua?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Nicaragua.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Nicaragua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Nicaragua?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nicaragua (average of $151). Flying from Chicago to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Nicaragua

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Nicaragua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$197Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$317Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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