How long is the flight from United States to Nicaragua?

Average flight duration from United States to Nicaragua depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Managua Augusto C Sandino is 7h 30m on average, while flying from Miami to Managua Augusto C Sandino is 2h 40m on average. Managua Augusto C Sandino is the most popular airport in Nicaragua.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Nicaragua?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Nicaragua is Managua, which is visited about 100% more often than any other city in Nicaragua. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Rivas and Big Corn Island.

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Spirit Airlines

Dec 9

EWR

15h 58m

1 stop

MGA

Dec 15

MGA

16h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$245

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Spirit Airlines

Dec 9

EWR

11h 51m

2 stops

MGA

Dec 15

MGA

16h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$248

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Avianca

Feb 10

MIA

4h 40m

1 stop

MGA

Mar 5

MGA

4h 55m

1 stop

MIA

$252

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Spirit Airlines

Dec 6

EWR

9h 00m

1 stop

MGA

Dec 12

MGA

16h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$253

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Avianca

Jan 14

MIA

2h 45m

MGA

Mar 8

MGA

4h 55m

1 stop

MIA

$254

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Avianca

Jan 11

MIA

4h 40m

1 stop

MGA

Mar 7

MGA

2h 35m

MIA

$255

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Avianca

Jan 13

MIA

2h 45m

MGA

Mar 7

MGA

2h 35m

MIA

$256

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Avianca

Jan 9

MIA

2h 45m

MGA

Jan 27

MGA

4h 55m

1 stop

MIA

$257

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Spirit Airlines

Dec 6

EWR

9h 00m

1 stop

MGA

Dec 12

MGA

22h 30m

2 stops

EWR

$257

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Avianca

Jan 15

MIA

2h 45m

MGA

Mar 3

MGA

2h 35m

MIA

$258

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Avianca

Feb 11

MIA

2h 45m

MGA

Mar 5

MGA

4h 55m

1 stop

MIA

$259

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American Airlines

Jan 12

MIA

2h 50m

MGA

Jan 26

MGA

2h 46m

MIA

$260

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9:55 am - 12:53 amEWR-MGA

15h 58m1 stop

1:59 am - 6:59 pmMGA-EWR

16h 00m1 stop

$245Spirit Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15

2:02 pm - 12:53 amEWR-MGA

11h 51m2 stops

1:59 am - 6:59 pmMGA-EWR

16h 00m1 stop

$248Spirit Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15

7:05 am - 10:45 amMIA-MGA

4h 40m1 stop

5:20 am - 11:15 amMGA-MIA

4h 55m1 stop

$252Avianca

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Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Mar 5

4:50 pm - 6:35 pmMIA-MGA

2h 45mnonstop

5:20 am - 12:15 pmMGA-MIA

4h 55m1 stop

$254Avianca

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Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Mar 8

7:25 pm - 9:15 pmMIA-MGA

2h 50mnonstop

7:00 am - 10:46 amMGA-MIA

2h 46mnonstop

$260American Airlines

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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26

8:00 am - 11:14 pmJFK-MGA

16h 14m2 stops

3:30 pm - 1:00 pmMGA-JFK

20h 30m1 stop

$299American Airlines

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Sun, Jan 4 - Tue, Jan 13

1:16 am - 10:24 amJFK-MGA

10h 08m2 stops

3:14 am - 5:17 pmMGA-JFK

13h 03m1 stop

$320Copa Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26

10:05 pm - 12:06 pmIAD-MGA

16h 01m1 stop

5:45 am - 11:59 pmMGA-IAD

16h 14m1 stop

$404United Airlines

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Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 19

1:18 am - 1:05 pmIAD-MGA

12h 47m1 stop

2:05 pm - 3:15 amMGA-IAD

12h 10m1 stop

$408Copa Airlines

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Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26

5:45 pm - 1:18 pmIAD-MGA

20h 33m1 stop

6:45 am - 10:18 pmMGA-IAD

14h 33m1 stop

$414United Airlines

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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkManagua

EWR - MGA

EWRMGA

Newark

Tue 12/9

9:55 am-12:53 am

1 stop15h 58m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 12/15

1:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$245

NewarkManagua

EWR - MGA

EWRMGA

Newark

Tue 12/9

2:02 pm-12:53 am

2 stops11h 51m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 12/15

1:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$248

MiamiManagua

MIA - MGA

MIAMGA

Miami

Tue 2/10

7:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 40m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 3/5

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 55m

$252

MiamiManagua

MIA - MGA

MIAMGA

Miami

Wed 1/14

4:50 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 3/8

5:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$254

MiamiManagua

MIA - MGA

MIAMGA

Miami

Mon 1/12

7:25 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$260

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/4

8:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops16h 14m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 1/13

3:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$299

New YorkManagua

JFK - MGA

JFKMGA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

1:16 am-10:24 am

2 stops10h 08m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 1/26

3:14 am-5:17 pm

1 stop13h 03m

$320

Washington, D.C.Managua

IAD - MGA

IADMGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

10:05 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop16h 01m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 4/19

5:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$404

Washington, D.C.Managua

IAD - MGA

IADMGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

1:18 am-1:05 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 2/26

2:05 pm-3:15 am

1 stop12h 10m

$408

Washington, D.C.Managua

IAD - MGA

IADMGA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

5:45 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop20h 33m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 1/30

6:45 am-10:18 pm

1 stop14h 33m

$414

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Nicaragua flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Nicaragua?

If you are looking to fly to Nicaragua for less, look to airlines like Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta, with prices starting at $65, $144, and $149 respectively.

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Summary info about Nicaragua flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$90
Best Round-Trip Price	$245
Fastest flight time	2h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Nicaragua from United States in the last 72 hours is $90 (New York LaGuardia to Managua Augusto C Sandino).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nicaragua from United States in the last 72 hours is $245 (Newark to Managua Augusto C Sandino).

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The fastest flight to Nicaragua from United States takes 2h 40m (Miami to Managua Augusto C Sandino).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nicaragua

What popular landmarks are in Nicaragua?

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Nicaragua, most momondo users find San Juan del Sur Beach, Montelimar Beach, Las Penitas Beach, and Tiscapa Lagoon to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

What airlines fly to Nicaragua?

Avianca is the most popular airline offering flights to Nicaragua, with 57% of our users opting to fly with them when traveling to Nicaragua. Other popular options include American Airlines and United Airlines. There are a total of 6 different airlines flying to Nicaragua.

What is the most popular airport in Nicaragua to fly to?

99% of our momondo users traveling to Nicaragua in the past year chose to fly into Managua Augusto C Sandino in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Nicaragua. The Managua Augusto C Sandino airport serves the city of Managua.

How much are flights to Nicaragua?

You can expect to spend an average of $394 for a flight to Nicaragua. However, our users found flights to Nicaragua for $71, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. $1,694 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Nicaragua will get, whereas anything for $355 or less is considered a good deal.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Nicaragua?

Flying to Nicaragua on a Monday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Nicaragua is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nicaragua?

Prices for flights to Nicaragua are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nicaragua?

As of November 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights to Nicaragua.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nicaragua?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Nicaragua.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nicaragua?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nicaragua can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nicaragua. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Nicaragua?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Nicaragua on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Nicaragua that suits you.

Can I find flights to Nicaragua with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Nicaragua to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Nicaragua?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Nicaragua, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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