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      Flight deals from San Salvador to Managua

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs161,192. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Managua.Rs77,685 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs77,685, select.
      Managua.Rs78,263 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,263, select.
      Managua.Rs81,847 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs81,847, select.
      Managua.Rs82,535 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs82,535, select.
      Managua.Rs84,729 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,729, select.
      Managua.Rs84,748 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,748, select.
      Managua.Rs84,748 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,748, select.
      Managua.Rs84,777 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,777, select.
      Managua.Rs84,874 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,874, select.
      Managua.Rs88,512 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,512, select.
      Managua.Rs88,512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,512, select.
      Managua.Rs89,016 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,016, select.
      Managua.Rs89,036 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,036, select.
      Managua.Rs89,039 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,039, select.
      Managua.Rs89,039 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,039, select.
      Managua.Rs89,081 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Managua.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs89,081, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Managua

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Salvador to Managua flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
      from Rs82,535
      Sep
      from Rs77,685
      Oct
      from Rs78,263
      Nov
      from Rs81,847
      Dec
      from Rs84,748
      Jan
      from Rs84,729
      Feb
      from Rs84,748
      Mar
      from Rs84,777
      Apr
      from Rs84,874
      May
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      Jun
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      Jul
      from Rs90,629

      Direct flights from San Salvador to Managua

      Avianca
      Iberia

      San Salvador to Managua: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Salvador to Managua below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Managua.

      Managua

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      San Salvador to Managua: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs77,685
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time55 mins
      Most popular airlineAvianca
      Average flights per week36

      Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to Managua: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to Managua is Rs161,192. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      55 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to Managua.
      Avianca and Iberia fly direct from San Salvador to Managua.
      As of August 2026, there are 37 flights per week flying from San Salvador to Managua.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Managua is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport on Friday, 4 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 55 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Managua but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Managua is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to Managua.

      Flying from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Managua Airport (MGA): what you need to know

      • The average length of a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport is 55 minutes.

      • Managua's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Salvador.

      • You can choose from 21 weekly San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest flight available. AVIANCA operates the latest service of the day at 22:35.

      • To ensure you catch your SAL to MGA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

      • Jetting into Managua (and then exploring more of Nicaragua!) is easy with Avianca. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport.

      • Most travellers choose to travel with Avianca on this route.

      • Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering SAL to MGA flights. An exceptional 88.42% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

      • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAL and MGA:

        • Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport

        • Miami International Airport

        • Guatemala City Airport

      Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)

      • San Salvador Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SAL land on schedule 88% of the time.

      • Central San Salvador to San Salvador Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

      • Need a convenient hotel near SAL? If you're catching an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

      Arriving at Managua Airport (MGA)

      When to fly to Managua Airport (MGA)

      • December is the busiest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Managua in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from San Salvador Airport to Managua Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Managua, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 36ºC.

      • Search for cheap tickets from SAL to MGA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.

      Explore more of Nicaragua

      • You've seen Managua, now it's time to discover other corners of Nicaragua. Travel around 80 kilometres north-west to León to tick off its must-visit sights. From ChocoMuseo Leon to Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion and Museo de la Revolucion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Nicaragua, head for Masaya, roughly 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata, Masaya Natural Park and Mirador de la Laguna de Masaya are key reasons to visit.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.