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

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CM Copa
7M8
2:04 PM
CST
3:20 PM
CST
1h 16m
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CM Copa
7M8
10:32 AM
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11:55 AM
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1h 23m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 3h 15m AV → AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Guatemala City flights
PTY Tocumen 5h 35m CMKLUX → CMIBKL Tocumen (PTY) to Guatemala City flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 5h 39m CM → ACAVCM San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Guatemala City flights
MIA Miami 6h 35m AAAVIB → 6RAAIB Miami (MIA) to Guatemala City flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 28m AM → AMQ6Y4 Mexico City (MEX) to Guatemala City flights
IAH Houston 8h 44m ACUA → ACUA Houston (IAH) to Guatemala City flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h → B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guatemala City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Managua to Guatemala City
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 338 mi 1h 16m nonstop

MGA–GUA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 1h16 – 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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to GUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SAL ~3h 15m PTY ~5h 35m SJO ~5h 39m MIA ~6h 35m FLL ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
122
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.
Alternatives

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 6
Weekly flights 3 42
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 30m
San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Guatemala City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to La Aurora International Airport.
Know before you go

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 16m gate to gate.
Facts

MGA–GUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Guatemala City route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGA
Full nameAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: GUA
Full nameLa Aurora International Airport
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
FAQ

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 about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 338 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MGA to GUA: Copa Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Salvador, Tocumen and Juan Santamaría.
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.
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 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 is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Tocumen and Juan Santamaría. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).