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$139+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MGA — SJO
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 May or June, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 December 4, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:20 amMGA - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Thu 1/15:00 amSJO - MGA
1 stop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/4$240
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/263:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/309:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/4$291
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/263:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/299:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/2$303
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/223:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/29:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/3$314
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/303:12 amMGA - SJO
1 stop13h 41mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/29:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/2$316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:20 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop22h 20mAvianca
Thu 1/158:05 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop12h 15mAvianca
Deal found 12/3$321
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/263:12 amMGA - SJO
1 stop5h 07mCopa Airlines
Thu 1/19:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/4$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/153:49 pmMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 00mCopa Airlines
Fri 1/29:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/2$337
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/203:12 amMGA - SJO
1 stop5h 07mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/299:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/3$339
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:20 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop3h 35mAvianca
Tue 1/277:50 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop3h 45mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$345
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop15h 55mAvianca
Tue 12/308:05 pmSJO - MGA
1 stop14h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/2$346

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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$139
(Avianca)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$196 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. 8% potential increase in price ($30 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 December 4, 2025.
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

Fri 1/16

5:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

4:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$240

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

Mon 3/2

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$245

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 2/20

5:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

4:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$248

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 1/16

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$268

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 1/16

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$268

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 1/9

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/12

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$268

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 1/1

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/2

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$268

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 12/26

3:49 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$291

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 12/29

3:49 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/2

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$291

ManaguaSan José

MGA - SJO

MGASJO

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 2/26

3:49 pm-4:46 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

9:17 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$301

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Compare providers for flights from Managua to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Managua to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Managua-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Managua-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Managua-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Managua-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Managua-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 28, 2025.

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 $99). Flying from Managua to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Managua to San José in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 December 4, 2025.
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
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
6.6
Okay
2,479 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,554 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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 $245, Avianca 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?

    Copa Airlines, at $150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Managua to San José.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SANSA and Avianca. You may be able to fly from Managua to San José for 55% 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: Avianca (100%), Avianca Costa Rica (100%), SANSA( 100%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Managua to San José is $138. On average you can expect to pay $238. The most popular route, (Managua Augusto C Sandino - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $291.

  • 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 $99). Flying from Managua to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SANSACheapest$150Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$161Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$208Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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