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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Panama City to Managua:

• Earliest: departs at 10:09 am and lands at 11:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

A direct flight from Panama City to Managua takes 1h 45m, covering 1,313 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Panama City to Managua range from C$ 481 to C$ 660, with an average of C$ 569 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 481 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the C$ 569 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 517 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to C$ 578 for direct.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Panama City to Managua flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 141–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Panama City to Managua flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 394 to C$ 2,966. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Panama City to Managua are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 636, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Managua Augusto C Sandino Airport (MGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Budget
• FlexWays

Flights from Panama City to Managua usually depart from Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and arrive at Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Panama City to Managua route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 17m.

One-stop flights from Panama City to Managua most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 78% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Panama City to Managua. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 558 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 612, a difference of C$ 53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Panama City and Managua.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 5h 44m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 22h 56m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Managua is 1 hour behind Panama City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Panama City to Managua flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The best way to travel from MGA without a car is by taking a taxi. Licensed taxis, readily available outside the airport on a 24/7 basis, are a quick and comfortable way of traveling from the airport to the city center. Aboard one, you’ll only take about 25 minutes to reach your downtown destination.

You can easily rent a car at MGA, given that it hosts counters for Thrifty, Toyota Rent-A-Car, and Dollar. The counters are a short walk from the Arrivals Area of the Terminal. This being the case, you won’t need a shuttle to get to them.

Children up to 2 years old are not required to have their own seats on Copa Airlines flights. Hence, when traveling with this airline, you may carry your child on your lap throughout your flight to MGA, provided he/she is below the stated age and you inform the airline of your plans. Your child will be charged 10% of the adult fare published.

Aside from Managua, there are various Nicaraguan towns you can easily reach from MGA. They include Ciudad Sandino, Ticuantepe, Nindiri, Masaya, Nandasmo, and Masatepe. You should take a taxi if there’s one particular town you’re headed to and a rental if you plan to tour many of these cities extensively.