HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Nicaragua

$307+ Cheap flights from San Salvador (SAL) 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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAL — MGA
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Salvador to Nicaragua

Cheapest flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Salvador to Nicaragua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/3010:25 pm
SAL
-
MGA
2 stops40h 00m
Avianca
Mon 11/25:20 am
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop1h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 7/28$523
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/3110:05 pm
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Sat 9/53:15 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/30$598
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/125:35 pm
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Mon 10/195:25 am
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/27$616
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/67:30 am
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Sun 8/93:15 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/28$618
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:30 am
SAL
-
MGA
1 stop5h 19m
Copa Airlines
Mon 10/121:47 pm
MGA
-
SAL
1 stop6h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$621
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/111:59 pm
SAL
-
MGA
1 stop8h 35m
Copa Airlines
Sat 8/151:48 pm
MGA
-
SAL
1 stop6h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/30$632
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1010:05 pm
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Sun 8/167:30 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/29$633
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/119:55 am
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Wed 8/123:15 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/30$637
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/89:55 am
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Tue 8/183:15 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/29$646
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/94:54 am
SAL
-
MGA
1 stop7h 54m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/173:49 pm
MGA
-
SAL
2 stops7h 45m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$649
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/410:05 pm
SAL
-
MGA
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Thu 8/67:30 pm
MGA
-
SAL
Nonstop0h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 7/31$651

Find flight deals from San Salvador to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Salvador to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$523
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$307
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$616 or less

Good one-way deal

$324 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Managua Augusto C Sandino flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Salvador El Salvador Intl-Managua Augusto C Sandino flights.
Search Deals
From San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Nicaragua
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Nicaragua
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Nicaragua.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Nicaragua.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Salvador 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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/12

5:35 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 10/19

5:25 am-6:20 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$616

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 11/16

7:30 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 11/30

3:49 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops7h 49m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 10/31

4:59 am-10:14 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 11/5

2:09 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 10/20

4:54 am-10:08 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 11/15

3:16 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Mon 10/12

4:54 am-10:08 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 10/18

3:13 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 22m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Sat 9/19

7:30 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 9/25

3:49 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Fri 11/6

1:43 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop23h 23m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 11/8

3:16 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 8/19

1:59 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop22h 49m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 8/21

3:14 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$621

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 8/11

1:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 8/14

3:14 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$621
Cheapest one-way

San SalvadorManagua

SAL - MGA

SALMGA

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Wed 11/4

1:43 pm-10:24 am

2 stops20h 41m

$307

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from San Salvador to Nicaragua

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nicaragua from San Salvador with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Nicaragua (average of $420). Flying from San Salvador to Nicaragua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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 SAL to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Salvador 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 August 1, 2026.

When flying from San Salvador 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Nicaragua

Explore weekly flight availability from San Salvador to Nicaragua. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

The most flights from SAL to NI0 are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua delayed?

About 3% of weekly flights between San Salvador and Nicaragua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Salvador to Nicaragua flights?

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Salvador to Nicaragua flights?

Over the last year, Avianca 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 San Salvador to Nicaragua?

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 August 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Avianca from San Salvador to Nicaragua. 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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.1

Food

5.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Salvador 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 Salvador to Nicaragua?

    If you book a flight to Nicaragua from San Salvador, you will be flying from El Salvador Intl, which is the city’s only airport. San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) is located 20.5 mi from the center of San Salvador.

  • How popular is this San Salvador to Nicaragua flight route?

    Flights from San Salvador El Salvador Intl to Nicaragua have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from San Salvador to Nicaragua will take you 20h 25m. The distance between San Salvador and Nicaragua is about 214 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Salvador to Nicaragua?

    Before booking your flight to Nicaragua from San Salvador, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (94%), Avianca (94%), Iberia( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $310. While the most popular route (San Salvador El Salvador Intl - Managua Augusto C Sandino) can be booked for $618 on average, our data indicates $513 when flying from San Salvador to Nicaragua.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Salvador to Nicaragua (average of $420). Flying from San Salvador to Nicaragua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from San Salvador to Nicaragua

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Salvador 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$279Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.