Managua to San Juan (MGA–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MGA and SJU. Nearest airports to MGA with scheduled service: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR, 115 mi) · Toncontín Airport (TGU, 150 mi) · Nosara Airport (NOB, 154 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 3 hubs
PTY Tocumen 6h 41m CMKLUX → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to San Juan flights
MIA Miami 6h 48m AAAVIB → 2I5YAA Miami (MIA) to San Juan flights
IAH Houston 23h 45m UA → ACUA Houston (IAH) to San Juan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Managua to San Juan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps MGA Routes SJU Routes MGA Live Flights SJU Live Flights SJU Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGA to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PTY ~6h 41m MIA ~6h 48m IAH ~23h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
144
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 → SJU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SJU → 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. SJU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
MGA: CST · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Managua, it's 8:00 PM in San Juan.
Facts

MGA–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Managua to San Juan route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
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: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MGA to SJU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, Miami and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJU 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.
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of Managua.
Yes, return flights from SJU to MGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Tocumen, Miami and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.