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$170+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MGA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
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 May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/168:46 amSJO - MGA
1 stop4h 20mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/193:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop0h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/155:25 pmSJO - MGA
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/193:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop0h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$226
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/125:25 pmSJO - MGA
Nonstop0h 55mAvianca
Tue 5/136:00 amMGA - SJO
1 stop12h 45mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$240
This SANSA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/257:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 15mSANSA
Tue 7/19:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mSANSA
Deal found 4/30$261
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 15mWorldTicket
Fri 1/29:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mWorldTicket
Deal found 4/30$445
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1612:28 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop24h 21mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/191:54 pmMGA - SJO
3 stops44h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$463
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:25 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop22h 05mAeromexico
Sun 5/1812:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop10h 41mAeromexico
Deal found 4/30$641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/111:13 amSJO - MGA
1 stop24h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/71:20 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop30h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,519

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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 May 1, 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

Fri 5/16

8:46 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 5/19

3:49 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$225

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

5:25 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 5/19

3:49 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$226

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

5:25 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$240

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 7/1

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$261

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

12:28 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 6/19

1:54 pm-10:37 am

3 stops44h 43m

$463

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

1:25 pm-11:30 am

1 stop22h 05m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 5/18

12:30 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$641

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/1

11:13 am-12:06 pm

1 stop24h 53m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 6/7

1:20 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop30h 17m

$1,519

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

8:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$170

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$200

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

8:46 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$239

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Nicaragua at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Nicaragua have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,698 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,414 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $170. SANSA flights start at $200 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $225 one-way.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SANSACheapest$189Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$257Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$260Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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