Managua to Harlingen (MGA–HRL) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IAH Houston 6h 57m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Harlingen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Managua to Harlingen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,227 mi 2h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

MGA–HRL had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in August 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 1,227 miles in 2h 51m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MGA–HRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IAH ~6h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MGA → HRL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
HRL → MGA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HRL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Harlingen from Managua

Nearby airports with service to Valley International Airport.
Metric MGA→HRL SJO→HRL
Distance from MGA – 199 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 51m 2h 56m
San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Harlingen flights
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Valley International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Harlingen is 1 hour ahead of Managua.
MGA: CST · HRL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 7:00 PM in Harlingen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 51m gate to gate.
Facts

MGA–HRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Harlingen route.
Route details
Distance1,227 mi / 1,974 km
Flight time2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: HRL
Full nameValley International Airport
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to HRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Valley International Airport take about 2h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,227 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MGA to HRL: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HRL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Harlingen is 1 hour ahead of Managua.
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.
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 HRL

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Valley International Airport (HRL) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in August 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 HRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to HRL is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,227 miles (1,974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).