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

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CM Copa
738
9:17 AM
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10:22 AM
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CM Copa
738
3:49 PM
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San José (Alajuela) to Managua
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 199 mi 1h 5m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

SJO–MGA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Copa Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 199 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–MGA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CM Copa Airlines 3 738 1h05 – 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, SJO to MGA 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 SJO to MGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PTY ~12h 43m SAL ~15h 27m GUA ~15h 51m IAH ~19h 23m MIA ~20h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
165
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
Managua is 0 hours the same as San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MGA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in Managua.
Distance & Flight Time
199 mi / 321 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts

SJO–MGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Managua route.
Route details
Distance199 mi / 321 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: MGA
Full nameAugusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA / ICAOMGA / MNMG
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation194 ft / 59 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 199 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Copa Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SJO to MGA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY, SAL, GUA, IAH, MIA, YUL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MGA to SJO 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 SJO to MGA

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

SJO to MGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MGA ranges from 1 hours 5 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

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.