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 6 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 48m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 6h 55m AAAVIB 5YAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 9h 45m CMKLUX BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 29m AM AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
GUA Guatemala City 27h 11m CM UA Guatemala City (GUA) to Chicago flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) ~7h 25m AV AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) 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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
356
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 → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
ORD → MGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 5 2
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Tocumen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Miami and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).