Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
San Jose and Managua follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Every week, there are eight Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flights. To get going early, take the 07:00 SANSA Regional flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 09:14 with Copa Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SJO to MGA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Copa Airlines is your gateway to exploring Managua (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Nicaragua!). Check out the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport offered by this airline.
Copa Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SJO to MGA flights, with 92.0% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJO and MGA:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
128 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Return flights start from 129 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to MGA, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that depart Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Managua and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Augusto C Sandino International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Managua. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Managua based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Managua is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International 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 SJO to MGA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nicaragua
León is just one of the many cities in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've seen Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Nicaragua, head for Masaya, about 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo are among its highlights.
