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$158+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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SJO — MGA
dic. 26 — ene. 21
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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 noviembre 26, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
dom. 12/285:00 amSJO - MGA
1 stop3h 20mAvianca
vie. 1/93:20 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop3h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/23$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
mié. 12/245:53 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop19h 13mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/313:20 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$319
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/245:00 amSJO - MGA
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
lun. 12/295:20 amMGA - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
lun. 12/14:30 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop15h 50mAvianca
mar. 12/97:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/25$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
sáb. 12/133:05 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop17h 15mAvianca
mar. 12/167:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop4h 10mAvianca
Deal found 11/26$332
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
vie. 12/269:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 08mCopa Airlines
lun. 12/293:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/24$340
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 12/304:08 amSJO - MGA
1 stop8h 58mCopa Airlines
sáb. 1/243:14 amMGA - SJO
1 stop5h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/25$342
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
mar. 12/238:05 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
vie. 12/267:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/24$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
mar. 12/27:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/97:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$348
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
vie. 12/269:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 08mCopa Airlines
lun. 1/53:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop0h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/24$350

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 noviembre 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$300
(Priceline)

One-way from

$158
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Managua Augusto C Sandino flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Nicaragua
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Nicaragua

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/6

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

lun. 3/16

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$329

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 4/29

5:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

mar. 5/5

3:14 am-7:06 am

1 stop3h 52m

$332

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/10

4:09 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

mar. 2/17

3:14 am-4:48 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$332

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 4/28

8:11 am-1:05 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

lun. 5/4

3:14 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 52m

$332

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 1/15

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

lun. 1/19

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$340

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 12/26

9:17 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 08m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

lun. 12/29

3:49 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$340

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

8:48 am-1:05 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

jue. 3/26

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$341

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 1/6

4:09 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

jue. 1/22

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$341

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/30

4:08 am-1:06 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

sáb. 1/24

3:14 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 52m

$342

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/19

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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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 noviembre 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 73% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Nicaragua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 83 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Nicaragua flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Nicaragua flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.

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 noviembre 26, 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.

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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

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

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

    Copa Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in just under 1h 07m. 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SANSACheapest$150Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$202Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$206Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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