$116 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Managua (MGA)

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Popular airlines from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)

Cheap Flights from San José to Managua (SJO-MGA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $116 for one-way flights and $224 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Copa
Fri, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 24
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$224 Roundtrip, just found
$224
Roundtrip
just found
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from San José to Managua, returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $224 just found
avianca
Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 23
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$243 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from San José to Managua, returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $243 found 1 hour ago
avianca
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$255 Roundtrip, just found
$255
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San José to Managua, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $255 just found
avianca
Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 22
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$257 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San José to Managua, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $257 found 4 days ago
avianca
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$265 Roundtrip, just found
$265
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San José to Managua, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $265 just found
avianca
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$267 Roundtrip, just found
$267
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San José to Managua, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $267 just found
avianca
Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 22
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$267 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San José to Managua, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $267 found 4 days ago
avianca
Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$272 Roundtrip, just found
$272
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from San José to Managua, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $272 just found
SANSA
Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$434 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select SANSA flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San José to Managua, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $434 found 14 hours ago
Aeromexico
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28
SJO
San José
MGA
Managua
$632 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$632
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from San José to Managua, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $632 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Managua (MGA)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $200 - $580 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Managua

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. MGA. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 14 minutes. Flights from $267
MGA
Augusto C. Sandino Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center14 min
Flights from $267
Flights from San José (SJO) to Managua (MGA)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Augusto C. Sandino Intl.
Airlines serving
Aeromexico, Copa, SANSA, avianca
Roundtrip price
$224
Distance
199 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 7 mins

San José to Managua Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Managua

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Managua are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Managua with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Managua

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Managua: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Managua

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Managua in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $116 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Managua flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Managua airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $116 or cheap return flight from $224 from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
Planning your trip for October is a good way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SJO and MGA. You'll usually find the lowest fares during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
You can fly straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) on a SANSA Regional flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
While prices can vary depending on when you travel, Copa Airlines and SANSA Regional are popular choices for flights between Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the lowest-priced ticket for your SJO to MGA flight.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
On average, Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) only offers 1 nonstop flight to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) daily. For more choices, try Expedia's easy-to-use filter tool. Enter your travel dates, then choose "1 Stop" or "2+ Stops" to find flights with layovers.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
More passengers fly between SJO and MGA at 7 AM than at any other time of day. Looking to skip the crowds? Travel outside of rush hours and you're likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to MGA?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of choices for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
The first flight of the day out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is at around 7:00AM UTC-6. Catch this flight and you'll reach Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) at approximately 8:15AM UTC-6. The total travel time is 1h 15m.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
The average flight time from SJO to MGA is 1 hour and 14 minutes, covering a distance of 200 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SJO to MGA?
Consider traveling with Copa Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 96%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
To land at Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) on time, book a flight that leaves from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Managua from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
If you're on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Managua, Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SJO to MGA are typically more expensive. For the cheapest rates, start looking for flights as early as possible. That said, if you're flexible with your travel plans, you may find a cheap ticket right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to MGA flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SJO to MGA flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, having everything in one convenient place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Augusto C. Sandino Intl. Airport (MGA)?
If you reserved your SJO to MGA flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for further details.

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