Guatemala City to Managua (GUA–MGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM380
CM Copa
7M8
10:32 AM
CST
11:56 AM
CST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM361
CM Copa
7M8
2:04 PM
CST
3:23 PM
CST
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guatemala City to Managua
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 338 mi 1h 24m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

GUA–MGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–MGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 3 7M8 1h24 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUA to MGA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to MGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Managua from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.
Metric GUA→MGA SAL→MGA
Distance from GUA 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 14
Flight time 1h 24m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Managua is 0 hours the same as Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · MGA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 6:00 PM in Managua.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m.

GUA–MGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Managua route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to MGA flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport take approximately 1h 24m. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from GUA to MGA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AEX, CUN, SJO, YUL, PTY, SAL, IAH, MIA and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MGA to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUA to MGA

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUA to MGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to MGA ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (544 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL).