Fort Lauderdale to Managua (FLL–MGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–MGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,039 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Managua from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→MGA | MIA→MGA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 57 |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MGA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 4:00 PM in Managua.
US passport holders enter Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Nicaragua is part of the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A tourist card (tarjeta de turismo) costing $10 is purchased on arrival at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua. A return or onward ticket is required.
The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. For stays beyond 90 days, exit to Costa Rica or another non-CA-4 country for at least 72 hours, then re-enter for a fresh 90 days. Granada, on the shore of Lake Nicaragua, is the main tourist hub with colorful colonial architecture. Leon has Nicaragua's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast draws surfers. Ometepe Island, formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, is reachable by ferry from San Jorge (1 hour).
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Managua run about 3 hours on American Airlines and Avianca. Houston (IAH) to MGA runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on United. Fort Lauderdale also has service. Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan cordoba (NIO), trading at roughly 37 NIO per $1. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, Granada, and San Juan del Sur. ATMs dispense cordobas and are available in cities. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants but cash is preferred at markets and smaller businesses. Chicken buses (repurposed US school buses) are the cheapest inter-city transport at NIO 30 to NIO 100 ($0.80 to $2.70). Express minibuses between Managua and Granada cost NIO 50 ($1.35) and take 1 hour.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–MGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to MGA
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to MGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MGA ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).