Managua to Chicago (MGA–ORD) — 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 10 hubs
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 55m AV → AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 3m AAAVIB → 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 7h 5m ACUA → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 12m AM → AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 9h 51m CMKLUX → BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 26h 46m CM → UA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Chicago flights
GUA Guatemala City 27h 9m CM → AAAVLR Guatemala City (GUA) to Chicago flights
LCK Columbus ~6h 57m → CX Columbus (LCK) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 43m → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
LIR Liberia ~7h 57m AA → AAAVUA Liberia (LIR) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Managua to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MGA and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MGA Routes ORD Routes MGA Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Managua flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SAL ~6h 55m LCK ~6h 57m MIA ~7h 3m IAH ~7h 5m FLL ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
398
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 → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → MGA
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Managua

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MGA→ORD LIR→ORD SJO→ORD
Distance from MGA – 115 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 4 1
Liberia (LIR) to Chicago flights · San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MGA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Salvador, Miami and George Bush Intercontinental.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Managua.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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