Non-stop flights to Managua (MGA)
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is the largest airport in Nicaragua. It is Nicaragua's main international airport. In total there are 11 airports around the world that have direct flights to Managua, spread around 9 cities in 6 countries. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Managua.
Managua is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Managua Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Managua Best time to visit Managua Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 470 flights arriving at Managua Airport, which are 112 flights per week or 16 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Managua are routes from Miami (MIA) in United States and San Salvador (SAL) in El Salvador. These two routes together are operated 207 times this month, and make up for 44% of all monthly arrivals at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport.
The longest flight to Managua MGA is departing from Houston (IAH). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 27 minutes and covers a distance of 1,365 miles (2,197 km).
List of all direct flights to Managua
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Managua, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Managua.
Airlines flying to Managua
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Managua. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MGA flights:
What is the best time to visit Managua?
🌴 Tropical
Managua is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Managua experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Managua
There are 7 airports that have flights to Managua in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MGA are listed below:
International flights to Managua
Flights from Costa Rica to Managua
San José is the only city in Costa Rica with direct flights to Managua. From San José, you can fly non-stop with Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) or Sansa.
All flights from Costa Rica
Flights from El Salvador to Managua
In El Salvador, the only airport that has a direct connection to Managua is San Salvador. From San Salvador, direct flights are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).
All flights from El Salvador
Flights from Guatemala to Managua
There is 1 airport in Guatemala that has a direct connection to Managua, which is Guatemala City. From Guatemala City, direct flights are offered by Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Guatemala
Flights from Mexico to Managua
In Mexico, the only airport that has a direct connection to Managua is Mexico City. From Mexico City, direct flights are offered by Aeromexico (SkyTeam).
All flights from Mexico
Flights from Panama to Managua
Panama City is the only city in Panama with direct flights to Managua. From Panama City, direct flights are offered by Copa Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Panama
Flights from United States to Managua
There are 3 airports in United States that have non-stop flights to Managua.
From Fort Lauderdale, direct flights are offered by Spirit Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Houston, the only airline with direct flights is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Miami, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Avianca (Star Alliance).
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Managua
Flights from Nicaragua to Managua
There are 3 airports in Nicaragua that have non-stop domestic flights to Managua.
From Bluefields, Corn Island and Puerto Cabezas, all direct flights to Managua are operated by ECAir.
All flights from Nicaragua
Alternative airports near Managua
Flying to an alternative airport near Managua could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Managua (MGA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Liberia (LIR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Managua?
There is 1 airport in Managua: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).
What is the best airport to fly into Managua?
The most convenient airport to fly into Managua is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).
How many airlines fly to Managua?
There are 8 airlines flying to Managua from 11 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Managua?
ECAir, Copa Airlines and Avianca operate most flights to Managua. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Managua?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Managua.
How many nonstop flights are there to Managua?
There are roughly 470 flights arriving at Managua every month (or 112 flights each week), from a total of 11 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Managua Airport?
The official name of Managua Airport is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport.
What is the airport code of Managua Airport?
The airport code of Managua Airport is MGA.
What are the most popular flights to Managua?
Miami, San Salvador and Panama City are the 3 most popular routes to Managua. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Managua, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Managua?
| Miami to Managua | 2h 49m |
| San Salvador to Managua | 55m |
| Panama City to Managua | 1h 38m |
| Houston to Managua | 3h 27m |
| Corn Island to Managua | 1h 20m |
