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$286+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MGA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$540
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$711
From San Diego to Nicaragua
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Nicaragua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Nicaragua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/58:10 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop14h 56mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/113:12 amMGA - SAN
1 stop15h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/55:55 pmSAN - MGA
2 stops17h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/122:25 pmMGA - SAN
1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$552
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/64:25 pmSAN - MGA
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:00 amMGA - SAN
1 stop18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:35 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/216:45 amMGA - SAN
1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$572
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/66:25 amSAN - MGA
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/113:12 amMGA - SAN
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/298:00 amSAN - MGA
1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:25 pmMGA - SAN
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:30 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/77:00 amMGA - SAN
1 stop18h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:45 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/142:05 pmMGA - SAN
2 stops20h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$617
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/38:10 pmSAN - MGA
1 stop14h 56mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/203:12 amMGA - SAN
1 stop15h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 11/2810:20 amSAN - MGA
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:45 amMGA - SAN
1 stop15h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$621

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nicaragua that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Nicaragua

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Wed 11/5

8:10 pm-10:24 am

2 stops12h 14m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 11/11

3:12 am-5:03 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$540

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Wed 11/5

5:55 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops17h 23m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 11/12

2:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$552

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Mon 11/3

10:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/21

3:18 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$572

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Thu 11/6

5:50 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop17h 28m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 11/12

2:25 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$572

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Tue 11/4

5:55 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops17h 23m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 11/12

2:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$577

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Fri 10/31

12:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$610

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Mon 11/3

8:10 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 11/20

3:12 am-5:03 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$620

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Fri 10/31

9:07 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 11/6

3:12 am-5:03 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$620

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Fri 11/28

10:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 12/7

6:45 am-7:56 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$621

San DiegoManagua

SAN - MGA

SANMGA

San Diego

Wed 11/19

1:37 pm-6:50 am

3 stops39h 13m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Nicaragua

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Nicaragua

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Nicaragua?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from San Diego 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.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Nicaragua, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Nicaragua?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nicaragua from San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Nicaragua?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Nicaragua can take about 12h 14m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $540. There are 2422 mi between San Diego and Nicaragua. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Nicaragua that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Nicaragua?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nicaragua?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from San Diego 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Nicaragua

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$508Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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