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$150+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MGA
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Nicaragua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Sat 10/188:00 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop12h 20mAvianca
Mon 10/207:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop0h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/13$282
This SANSA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 SANSA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 20mSANSA
Fri 11/289:05 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mSANSA
Deal found 10/14$300
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/239:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/273:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/14$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/33:05 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/79:05 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$330
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 10/137:45 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop3h 40mAvianca
Fri 10/177:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop0h 50mAvianca
Deal found 10/13$331
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/115:49 amSJO - MGA
1 stop7h 17mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/173:12 amMGA - SJO
1 stop6h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/14$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 10/215:57 amSJO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/229:05 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$334
This SANSA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 SANSA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 20mSANSA
Tue 10/289:05 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 20mSANSA
Deal found 10/13$339
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 08mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/223:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/14$340
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:10 amSJO - MGA
1 stop4h 56mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/263:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/12$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 11/287:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/57:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$345

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(SANSA)

One-way from

$150
(SANSA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Nicaragua

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/21

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/14

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 11/18

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 11/26

9:05 am-7:25 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 11/4

9:05 am-7:25 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/14

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/21

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/28

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$300

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 12/5

3:49 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$329

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:09 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 3/23

3:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$332

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/11

4:08 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/14

3:12 am-7:33 am

1 stop4h 21m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nicaragua from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $106). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 CR to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica 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 October 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 62% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 October 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica 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
1,549 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,549 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,549 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,450 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,549 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Nicaragua flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

    SANSA can get you from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in just under 1h 20m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 199 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $106). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SANSACheapest$189Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$202Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$206Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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