Travelling from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) jetting off from here.
Managua is one hour ahead of Phoenix. Augusto C Sandino International Airport is located in Managua, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to MGA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Break up your flight from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and MGA are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to MGA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Travelling to AZA from the centre of Phoenix? The airport is located around 56 kilometres away, and getting there takes about 40 minutes by car.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Pick up an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car and explore Managua and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
At the moment, 196 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 491 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to MGA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA). Visit Managua in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Phoenix to MGA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Managua, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Managua
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Managua right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Augusto C Sandino International Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Managua when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at El Malecon followed by Laguna de Tiscapa and Bicentenario Park.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Managua has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Nicaragua you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres north-west of Managua, a trip to Chinandega will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Iglesia San Antonio, Parque Central Chinandega and Rotonda Los Encuentros.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Nicaragua, head for Estelí, about 105 kilometres north of Managua. Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua and Museo De Historia Y Arqueologia Dr. Alejandro Davila Bolaños are among the biggest draws.
