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$211+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — MGA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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 July 27, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:17 am
SJO
-
MGA
Nonstop1h 06m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/243:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$267
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/219:40 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Mon 8/245:25 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop3h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$270
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:10 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop7h 50m
Avianca
Tue 9/158:00 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop3h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$276
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:10 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop3h 20m
Avianca
Sun 9/137:30 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$280
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:10 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop3h 20m
Avianca
Mon 9/213:15 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop3h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/119:40 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop13h 20m
Avianca
Wed 9/163:15 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:40 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop8h 50m
Avianca
Sun 8/167:30 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop4h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$290
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:45 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop3h 15m
Avianca
Fri 9/183:15 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$296
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:17 am
SJO
-
MGA
Nonstop1h 07m
Copa Airlines
Mon 11/23:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$344
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:05 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Tue 12/15:20 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$347

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$211
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$252 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/18

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 9/21

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$267
Quickest round-trip

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 8/27

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$267

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 10/8

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$267

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 8/24

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$267

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 10/5

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$267

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

6:17 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 9/17

3:49 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$345
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$211

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/17

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$211

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/18

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$211

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/7

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$211

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Deals found on 7/25

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $236). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in May is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 July 27, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Nicaragua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 62 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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, SANSA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua, you should look to book at least 85 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.

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 July 27, 2026.
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
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

Fast boarding, polite and helpful staff. Lowest cost across all airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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?

    Copa Airlines and Avianca can get you from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in just under 1h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 44m. Airlines will cover a distance of 199 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $105. Copa Airlines flights start at $137 while deals on SANSA start at $149 one-way.

  • 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 $236). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in May is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$118Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SANSACheapest$150Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$155Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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