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

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1,018 mi airlines charter/private 52/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 8m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IB4044
IB Iberia
738
7:10 AM
CST
11:58 AM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA902
AA American
738
7:11 AM
CST
11:58 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV396+1
AV avianca
320
8:00 AM
CST
1:45 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB6927cs
IB Iberia
320
9:20 AM
CST
1:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV392+1
AV avianca
A20N
11:50 AM
CST
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3034+1
AA American
738
12:28 PM
CST
5:12 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4045cs
IB Iberia
7M8
12:30 PM
CST
5:13 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV450
AV avianca
320
7:30 PM
CST
12:05 AM+1
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV451
AV avianca
320
6:25 AM
EDT TJ
7:05 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA357
AA American
738
10:36 AM
EDT TD
11:26 AM
CST
2h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV397
AV avianca
320
1:45 PM
EDT TJ
2:20 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV393
AV avianca
320
6:00 PM
EDT TJ
6:35 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA901
AA American
738
6:31 PM
EDT TD
7:04 PM
CST
2h 33m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4537
IB Iberia
738
7:20 PM
EDT
8:10 PM
CST
2h 50m
41%
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 10 hubs
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 4h 45m AV AAACAV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Miami flights
PTY Tocumen 6h 35m CMKLUX AACMIB Tocumen (PTY) to Miami flights
IAH Houston 7h 6m ACUA AAATAV Houston (IAH) to Miami flights
GUA Guatemala City 9h 13m CM AABAIB Guatemala City (GUA) to Miami flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 12m AM AAAMAR Mexico City (MEX) to Miami flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 17h 43m CM 6RAAAC San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Miami flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 20m AAAV Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Miami flights
LIR Liberia ~5h 33m AA AA Liberia (LIR) to Miami flights
LCK Columbus ~7h 50m Columbus (LCK) to Miami flights
YUL Montréal ~10h 49m AAACAV Montréal (YUL) to Miami flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Managua to Miami
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,018 mi 2h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: IB 14 738 2h44-2h47 Oneworld IB
AV avianca Also: IB 14 320, A20N 2h35-3h45 Star Alliance IB
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, IB
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, IB
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – IB
A20N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: AV (14 flights/wk, 50%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
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
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
322
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
MIA → MGA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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 6 2
Weekly flights 52 14 17
Flight time 2h 35m 3h 1m 2h 20m
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 35m gate to gate.
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 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 41 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,018 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MGA to MIA: American Airlines and avianca.
This route has frequent 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, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MGA to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to MIA is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Tocumen and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR), Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).