Managua to San José (Alajuela) (MGA–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM Copa
738
3:49 PM
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4:48 PM
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9:17 AM
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Managua to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 199 mi 0h 59m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MGA–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 199 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MGA–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 3 738 0h59 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MGA to SJO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MCO ~7h 3m PTY ~14h 31m SAL ~14h 32m IAH ~15h 51m GUA ~17h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
189
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as Managua.
MGA: CST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
199 mi / 321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m.
Facts

MGA–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance199 mi / 321 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: MGA
Full nameAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 0h 59m. The route covers 199 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MGA to SJO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCO, PTY, SAL, IAH, GUA, FLL, MIA, MEX and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJO to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MGA to SJO

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MGA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGA to SJO ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 199 miles (321 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MCO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.