Managua to Fort Lauderdale (MGA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
PTY Tocumen 6h 17m CMKLUX CM Tocumen (PTY) to Fort Lauderdale flights
IAH Houston 8h 8m ACUA ADAVF9 Houston (IAH) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 23h 55m CM B6NK San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Fort Lauderdale flights
GUA Guatemala City 25h 43m CM B6 Guatemala City (GUA) to Fort Lauderdale flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ~5h 19m AV B6 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LIR Liberia ~5h 39m AA B6 Liberia (LIR) to Fort Lauderdale flights
LCK Columbus ~8h 17m G4 Columbus (LCK) to Fort Lauderdale flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 36m ACSNTS Montréal (YUL) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Managua to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,039 mi 2h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

MGA–FLL had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,039 miles in 2h 40m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MGA–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NK Spirit Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
326
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MGA → FLL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
FLL → MGA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Managua

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MGA→FLL LIR→FLL XPL→FLL
Distance from MGA 115 mi 183 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Flight time 2h 40m 3h 9m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
MGA: CST · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,039 mi / 1,672 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MGA–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance1,039 mi / 1,672 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,039 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MGA to FLL: Spirit Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, George Bush Intercontinental and Juan Santamaría.
Fort Lauderdale is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
Yes, return flights from FLL to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR, XPL and SJO. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MGA to FLL

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MGA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to FLL is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, George Bush Intercontinental and Juan Santamaría. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR), Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).