Nicaragua

$223+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

SJO — MGA
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Tue 11/247:00 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 12/79:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/10$448
Mon 12/147:00 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 12/219:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/14$451
Wed 12/167:00 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 12/189:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/13$452
Thu 11/267:00 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 12/109:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/13$471
Mon 11/303:10 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 12/143:40 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 11/12$475
Thu 12/243:10 pm -
1 stop8h 55m
Mon 12/285:25 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/13$476
Thu 11/263:10 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 12/103:40 pm -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 11/14$478
Thu 12/105:10 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Mon 12/145:25 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/10$481
Wed 11/113:10 pm -
1 stop3h 20m
Sun 11/153:35 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 11/11$482
Mon 12/287:00 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 1/59:05 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 11/14$483
Tue 11/243:10 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 12/73:35 pm -
1 stop3h 15m
Deal found 11/10$488
Thu 12/249:17 am -
Nonstop1h 07m
Mon 12/283:49 pm -
Nonstop1h 03m
Deal found 11/12$495

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$442
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$223
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$410

Good round-trip deal

$452 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
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From Costa Rica to Nicaragua
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.
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San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$226
Quickest round-trip

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/31

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/25

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/4

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/24

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/28

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San JoséManagua

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/5

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

LiberiaManagua

LIR Liberia - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

LIRMGA

Liberia

Tue 11/24

5:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 45m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

LiberiaManagua

LIR Liberia - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

LIRMGA

Liberia

Mon 1/18

5:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop14h 40m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

LiberiaManagua

LIR Liberia - MGA Managua Augusto C Sandino

LIRMGA

Liberia

Wed 11/25

5:35 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 45m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $309). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in October is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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?

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 65 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 3% 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 58 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 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.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

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

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LIM - PTY

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

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

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

  • 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $152. Avianca flights start at $155 while deals on SANSA start at $187 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $309). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in October is currently the most expensive (average of $450). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$156Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$183Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SANSACheapest$189Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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