Managua to Houston (MGA–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,366 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1533+1
UA United
7M8
5:45 AM
CST
10:12 AM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5397cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:45 AM
CST
10:12 AM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1433+1
UA United
7M8
1:20 PM
CST
5:47 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1432+1
UA United
7M8
9:46 AM
CDT TE
12:06 PM
CST
3h 20m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1532+1
UA United
B38M
6:46 PM
CDT TE
9:05 PM
CST
3h 19m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 9 hubs
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 5h 40m AV ACAVN3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Houston flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 50m AM AMF9NH Mexico City (MEX) to Houston flights
MIA Miami 7h AAAVIB 5Y7LAA Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 7m CMKLUX CMUA Tocumen (PTY) to Houston flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 12h 31m CM ACPWRUA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Houston flights
GUA Guatemala City 19h 15m CM ACUA Guatemala City (GUA) to Houston flights
LIR Liberia ~5h 58m AA UA Liberia (LIR) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 6m ADAVEK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
YUL Montréal ~11h 19m AC Montréal (YUL) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Managua to Houston
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,366 mi 3h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

MGA–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,366 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 14 7M8 3h27 Star Alliance AC
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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 IAH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
306
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 → IAH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
IAH → MGA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Managua

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MGA→IAH LIR→IAH SJO→IAH
Distance from MGA 115 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 21 21 42
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 26m 3h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,366 mi / 2,198 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

MGA–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,366 mi / 2,198 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,366 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MGA to IAH: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Miami.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Managua.
Yes, return flights from IAH to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR 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 IAH

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MGA to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to IAH is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,366 miles (2,198 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).