Miami to Managua (MIA–MGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–MGA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 1,018 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB | 14 | 738 | 2h33-2h50 | Oneworld | IB | |
| AV avianca Also: IB | 14 | 320 | 2h35-2h40 | Star Alliance | IB | |
| TXG TXG | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Managua from Miami
| Metric | MIA→MGA | FLL→MGA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · MGA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 4:00 PM in Managua.
US passport holders enter Nicaragua visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Nicaragua is part of the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A tourist card (tarjeta de turismo) costing $10 is purchased on arrival at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua. A return or onward ticket is required.
The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. For stays beyond 90 days, exit to Costa Rica or another non-CA-4 country for at least 72 hours, then re-enter for a fresh 90 days. Granada, on the shore of Lake Nicaragua, is the main tourist hub with colorful colonial architecture. Leon has Nicaragua's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast draws surfers. Ometepe Island, formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, is reachable by ferry from San Jorge (1 hour).
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Managua run about 3 hours on American Airlines and Avianca. Houston (IAH) to MGA runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on United. Fort Lauderdale also has service. Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan cordoba (NIO), trading at roughly 37 NIO per $1. US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, Granada, and San Juan del Sur. ATMs dispense cordobas and are available in cities. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants but cash is preferred at markets and smaller businesses. Chicken buses (repurposed US school buses) are the cheapest inter-city transport at NIO 30 to NIO 100 ($0.80 to $2.70). Express minibuses between Managua and Granada cost NIO 50 ($1.35) and take 1 hour.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–MGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to MGA
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and avianca. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to MGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to MGA is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,018 miles (1,639 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, La Aurora and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL).