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$187+ Cheap flights from Managua (MGA) to San José (SJO)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MGA — SJO
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Managua to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Managua to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/53:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop0h 57m
Copa Airlines
Thu 2/129:17 am
SJO
-
MGA
Nonstop1h 07m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/4$246
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/203:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop0h 57m
Copa Airlines
Wed 2/258:48 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop4h 17m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/2$247
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/57:30 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop4h 00m
Avianca
Mon 2/97:50 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop3h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$248
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/73:20 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop3h 35m
Avianca
Fri 2/205:00 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$249
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 4/243:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop0h 59m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/279:17 am
SJO
-
MGA
Nonstop1h 07m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/5$257
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/283:12 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 48m
Copa Airlines
Mon 6/19:17 am
SJO
-
MGA
Nonstop1h 05m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/3$258
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/105:25 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 05m
Avianca
Mon 4/133:10 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop3h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$259
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sun 3/155:20 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 05m
Avianca
Sun 3/225:00 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/4$260
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/93:49 pm
MGA
-
SJO
Nonstop0h 57m
Copa Airlines
Sat 3/144:09 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop8h 57m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/4$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:20 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 20m
Avianca
Tue 3/105:00 am
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 2/3$275
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:20 am
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 20m
Avianca
Wed 3/47:50 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 2/2$286
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:30 pm
MGA
-
SJO
1 stop4h 00m
Avianca
Sun 2/83:05 pm
SJO
-
MGA
1 stop8h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 2/5$304

Find flight deals from Managua to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Managua (MGA) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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One-way flight from Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Managua to San José 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Managua to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Managua

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 2/24

3:14 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$247

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 2/20

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/25

8:48 am-1:05 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$247

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 3/3

3:15 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

8:11 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$248

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 2/17

3:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

5:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$249

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 3/4

5:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

3:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$249

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 3/19

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/30

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$257

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 3/2

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

9:17 am-10:23 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$257

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 4/10

3:49 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$257

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 3/4

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$187

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 2/16

9:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Managua to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Managua with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Managua to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Managua to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Managua to San José. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Managua to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Managua to San José?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Managua to San José (average of $101). Flying from Managua to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 MGA to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Managua to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 5, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Managua to San José as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Managua to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated February 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Managua to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,498 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Managua to San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Managua Augusto C Sandino. Booking flights from Augusto C Sandino (MGA) to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to San José from 3 different airlines. 0h 57m is how long a flight from Managua to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Managua to San José flight route?

    This flight path from Managua Augusto C Sandino to San José Juan Santamaria Intl was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Managua to San José?

    For as low as $246, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Managua in 57m. There are 199 mi between Managua and San José. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Managua to San José round-trip?

    Avianca, at $146, was found to be the cheapest airline from Managua to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and SANSA. You may be able to fly from Managua to San José for 53% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Managua to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Managua to San José are Avianca ($115), Copa Airlines ($121), and SANSA ($149).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Managua to San José?

    Before booking your flight to San José from Managua, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: La Costeña (100%), SANSA (100%), KLM( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Managua to San José?

    The cheapest flight price from Managua to San José is $188. On average you can expect to pay $255. The most popular route, (Managua Augusto C Sandino - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $246.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Managua to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Managua to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Managua to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Managua to San José 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 Managua to San José?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Managua to San José (average of $101). Flying from Managua to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 Managua to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Managua to San José. 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$146Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$150Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SANSACheapest$150Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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