Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Managua Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Managua's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Managua one hour behind Philadelphia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PHL to MGA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHL and MGA:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Managua Airport (MGA)
227 € is the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport flight. A return flight starts from 510 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHL to MGA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PHL to MGA.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights that leave from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PHL:
Arriving at Managua Airport (MGA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Managua Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience more of Managua and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Managua Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Managua Airport (MGA) to central Managua
From Managua Airport, Managua is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Managua Airport (MGA)
December is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Managua in March.
The warmest month in Managua is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Managua Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHL to MGA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Managua has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nicaragua waiting to be discovered. About 80 kilometres north-west of Managua, a visit to León will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like ChocoMuseo Leon, Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion and Museo de la Revolucion.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata, Masaya Natural Park and Mirador de la Laguna de Masaya.