Managua to Miami (MGA–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV396
AV avianca
320
9:20 AM
CST
12:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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AV392
AV avianca
320
11:45 AM
CST
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA2086
AA American
B38M
12:16 PM
CST
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA3034
AA American
7M8
12:30 PM
CST
5:13 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA360
AA American
738
2:46 PM
CST
7:36 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA336
AA American
7M8
7:54 PM
CST
12:23 AM+1
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA1369
AA American
7M8
10:25 AM
EDT
11:16 AM
CST
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA335
AA American
7M8
10:30 AM
EDT
11:19 AM
CST
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA329
AA American
7M8
1:14 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CST
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AV397
AV avianca
32N
1:40 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AV393
AV avianca
320
5:51 PM
EDT
6:35 PM
CST
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Managua to Miami
2 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 45 Flights/wk 1,018 mi 2h 29m nonstop +2h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

MGA–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,018 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 738, 7M8, B38M 2h29-2h50 Oneworld
AV avianca 14 320 2h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
B38MAA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AV (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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 MIA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
424
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 → MIA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
MIA → 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. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Managua

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric MGA→MIA LIR→MIA XPL→MIA
Distance from MGA 115 mi 183 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 45 23 21
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 18m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Miami is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
MGA: CST · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 8:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,018 mi / 1,639 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m to 3h 30m.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

MGA–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,018 mi / 1,639 km
Flight time2h 29m to 3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights45 out / 41 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,018 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and avianca.
There are approximately 45 nonstop flights per week from MGA to MIA. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCO, LCK, IAH, PTY, SAL, SJO, MEX, FLL, YUL and GUA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
Yes, return flights from MIA to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR, XPL 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 MIA

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and avianca. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MGA to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to MIA ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR), Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).