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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Managua:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:17 am and lands at 10:29 am.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

A direct flight from San José to Managua takes 1h 12m, covering 515 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 San José to Managua range from C$ 450 to C$ 592, with an average of C$ 511 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 450 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the C$ 511 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 513 round-trip and layover options via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) at C$ 523.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Copa Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San José to Managua flights are:

• Avianca: 100% on time
• Copa Airlines: 98% on time
• SANSA: 98% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 98% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 136–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SANSA and WorldTicket. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Managua flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night 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$ 669 to C$ 1,377. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Managua are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 393, which is 48% 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 San José to Managua usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) 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 San José to Managua route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 41m.

One-stop flights from San José to Managua most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San José to Managua. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 475 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 562, a difference of C$ 87.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Managua. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SANSA
• Copa Airlines

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 4h 37m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 19h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Among airlines operating San José to Managua flights:

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