Managua to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (MGA–SAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV314
AV avianca
320
5:20 AM
CST
6:20 AM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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AV397
AV avianca
32N
3:20 PM
CST
4:10 PM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV393
AV avianca
320
7:30 PM
CST
8:30 PM
CST
1h
M T W T F S S
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AV396
AV avianca
320
7:30 AM
CST
8:20 AM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV392
AV avianca
320
9:55 AM
CST
10:45 AM
CST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Managua to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 214 mi 0h 50m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MGA–SAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 214 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–SAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 21 320, 32N 0h50-1h Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (21 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 SAL 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 SAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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.

Other ways to reach San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) from Managua

Nearby airports with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.
Metric MGA→SAL XPL→SAL SJO→SAL
Distance from MGA 183 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 21 13 38
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 45m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) is 0 hours the same as Managua.
MGA: CST · SAL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 6:00 PM in San Salvador (San Luis Talpa).
Distance & Flight Time
214 mi / 345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 0m.

MGA–SAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) route.
Route details
Distance214 mi / 345 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to SAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez take approximately 0h 50m to 1h. The route covers 214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MGA to SAL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, GUA, MCO, YUL, IAH, PTY, MEX, SJO and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAL to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MGA to SAL

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MGA to SAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to SAL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 214 miles (345 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palmerola (XPL) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO).