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

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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
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Managua
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 214 mi 0h 50m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

SAL–MGA 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 SAL–MGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 320 0h50 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (14 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, SAL to MGA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAL to MGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
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 Managua from San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)

Nearby airports with service to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.
Metric SAL→MGA GUA→MGA
Distance from SAL 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 3
Flight time 0h 50m 1h 24m
Airports within 200 miles of SAL with service to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

SAL–MGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) to Managua route.
Route details
Distance214 mi / 345 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SAL
IATA / ICAOSAL / MSLP
TimezoneAmerica/El_Salvador
Passengers/yr5.3M
Elevation101 ft / 31 m
Destination: MGA
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m

Frequently Asked Questions

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

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL) and Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAL to MGA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guatemala City (GUA).