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

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✈ Nonstop
CM839
CM Copa
738
3:49 PM
CST
4:52 PM
CST
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM818+1
CM Copa
738
9:17 AM
CST TM
10:22 AM
CST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Managua to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 199 mi 1h 3m nonstop 10 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 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h03 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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
186
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 José (Alajuela) from Managua

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric MGA→SJO LIR→SJO
Distance from MGA 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of MGA with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

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 1h 3m.

MGA–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance199 mi / 321 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

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 1h 3m. 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 LIR, FLL, MCO, YUL, SAL, PTY, IAH, MEX, GUA and MIA. 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.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. 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 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 1 hours 3 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LIR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).