Managua to Fort Lauderdale (MGA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MGA–FLL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,039 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Managua
| Metric | MGA→FLL | LIR→FLL | XPL→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MGA | – | 115 mi | 183 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 56m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
MGA: CST · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 8:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MGA to FLL
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MGA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MGA to FLL ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,039 miles (1,672 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MIA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR), Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).