On this page, you can find and book flights for the San Jose — Managua route. The direct distance between the cities is 337 km, and flights operate regularly with approximately one departure per week.
Flights on this route are operated by AV (Avianca). Ticket prices are not fixed, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deals. You can also find information on how to get to the departure airport and how to reach the city from the arrival airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Managua by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 761 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 960 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Managua, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 946 | high | May | AED 775 | low | Sep | AED 745 | low |
| Feb | AED 885 | medium | Jun | AED 760 | low | Oct | AED 760 | low |
| Mar | AED 931 | high | Jul | AED 906 | high | Nov | AED 845 | medium |
| Apr | AED 911 | high | Aug | AED 870 | medium | Dec | AED 971 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Managua is characterized by consistently high temperatures, peaking in April (up to 34.8°C). The rainiest period is October, with over 300 mm of precipitation, while the weather is almost always dry from January to February.
The most affordable flight prices are recorded in August, starting AED 761. Currently, the most expensive month for booking tickets is June, with prices starting AED 980.
March is considered an ideal time to visit: it offers a great compromise between dry weather and moderate ticket prices. It is recommended to avoid October due to heavy tropical downpours.
There is one main airline operating on the route between these cities — Avianca (AV). The carrier operates direct flights approximately once a week, ensuring a stable connection between the capitals. A detailed schedule by day of the week and available flight options are provided in the interactive list below.
Flights San José — Managua depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a direct distance of 337 km, the flight usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the aircraft type.
The main carrier on this route is AV (Avianca).
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, though they operate with low frequency — approximately once a week.
Ticket prices are dynamic and depend on the departure date. You can find the current minimum in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Costa Rica arrive at Managua Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA).
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