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

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

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Managua to Guatemala City
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 338 mi 1h 19m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MGA–GUA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–GUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 3 7M8 1h19 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, MGA to GUA 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 MGA to GUA.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
124
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 Guatemala City from Managua

Nearby airports with service to La Aurora International Airport.
Metric MGA→GUA SJO→GUA
Distance from MGA 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 3 41
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to La Aurora International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m.

MGA–GUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Guatemala City route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to GUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to La Aurora International Airport take approximately 1h 19m. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MGA to GUA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCO, PTY, SAL, SJO, IAH, FLL, MIA, MEX and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GUA to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MGA to GUA

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

MGA to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to GUA ranges from 1 hours 19 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 6 hours via MCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).