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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Managua (SFO-MGA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Managua

Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 8
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12:05 am - 8:20 amSFO-MGA
7h 15m1 stop
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5:25 am - 12:35 pmMGA-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
$413Avianca
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Thu, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 29
Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 9:00 amSFO-MGA
7h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:25 am - 12:35 pmMGA-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
$437Avianca
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Sat, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 18
Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 8:20 amSFO-MGA
7h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 11:55 pmMGA-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
$438Avianca
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Thu, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 29
Avianca Logo
12:05 am - 9:00 amSFO-MGA
7h 55m1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:25 am - 10:45 pmMGA-SFO
18h 20m1 stop
$443Avianca
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 2
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12:05 am - 8:20 amSFO-MGA
7h 15m1 stop
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5:25 am - 11:04 pmMGA-SFO
18h 39m2 stops
Sat, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 23
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2:20 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-MGA
8h 05m1 stop
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5:25 am - 10:35 pmMGA-SFO
18h 10m2 stops
Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Aug 16
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:05 pmSFO-MGA
12h 35m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:56 pmMGA-SFO
16h 56m1 stop
$584United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
12:31 am - 7:20 pmSFO-MGA
16h 49m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:55 pmMGA-SFO
16h 10m2 stops
$589American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:32 amSFO-MGA
14h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:36 pm - 9:01 amMGA-SFO
21h 25m2 stops
$598American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 25
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 9:05 pmSFO-MGA
14h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:50 pmMGA-SFO
11h 50m1 stop
$674United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Managua flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Managua to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Managua?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Managua on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Managua?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Managua is May, where tickets cost $490 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $790 and $661 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Managua?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Managua, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Managua, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Managua

When to book flights from San Francisco to Managua

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Managua based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Managua

  • Are there any parking facilities at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    SFO offers a variety of parking alternatives, including hourly and daily parking as well as short and long-term parking. The Domestic Garage in the heart of SFO provides short-term parking, while the International Parking Garages in front of the International Terminal provide hourly and daily parking. Long-term parking is available at 801 South Airport Boulevard.

  • Do hotels in Managua offer shuttle services from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA)?

    Yes. Several Managua hotels provide shuttle services to and from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport. Guests from the airport can reserve rooms at Best Western Las Mercedes Airport close to the airport, which offers complimentary shuttles. Alternatively, Airport Inn Managua and Airport X Managua are budget-friendly options with shuttle services.

  • What are transport options from MGA to Managua?

    Local buses are a pocket-friendly way to get downtown but are also congested. Bus services from Managua Airport Station are serviced by Buses Publicos Nicaragua and stop at Managua Mercado Roberto Huembes. Alternatively, get recommendations from the airport employees if you wish to take a taxi. Independent taxi drivers can be pushy and charge substantially higher rates to visitors.

  • Does San Francisco Airport offer facilities for special needs passengers?

    Yes. SFO has resources for impaired passengers. The airport has allocated accessible parking spaces near elevator lobbies in its parking garages. There is also a visual paging system and accessible restrooms around the airport terminals. Curb ramps are located in all airport public areas for more effortless mobility. Request a wheelchair when booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Managua?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Managua was $193 for a one-way ticket and $413 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Managua?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Managua.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Managua?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Managua, also known as Managua Augusto C Sandino.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Managua?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Managua?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Managua, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Managua from San Francisco?

    San Salvador is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Managua.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Managua, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Managua are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $668 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $673 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Managua?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Managua.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Managua?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Managua from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Managua?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Managua with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MGA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Managua?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Managua from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Managua

  • Travelers in economy class pay to utilize the first-class lounge to unwind when they arrive at Augusto C. Sandino Airport (MGA). The Sala VIP lounge area on Floor 2 has amenities like televisions and free Wi-Fi. The admission charge includes a complimentary drink for children aged twelve and under or two drinks for grownups. The VIP lounge requires a 6h reservation.
  • If you wish to explore Managua on your terms, be sure to drop by the car rental agency kiosks at the Arrivals Hall of MGA. Agencies present at the airport include Avis, Budget, Alamo, and SIXT. They offer rental cars ranging from SUVs and luxury cars to economy cars.
  • Do you wish you could have brought your pet with you? Don't worry if you need some love from a furry buddy; the Wag Brigade is awaiting you in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Wag Brigade is a squad of therapy pups and handlers who will help you de-stress before your trip to Managua. The Wag Brigade is accessible Monday through Friday and may be spotted near the check-in counters and boarding area.
  • Catch up with your business project at the TripTel Business Center in San Francisco International Airport's International Terminal, Main Hall. The center offers amenities such as mobile phone rentals, internet access, and fax and copying services for the convenience of a business traveler.
  • SFO features Kids' Spots around the terminals to create a fun and interactive environment for children before their flights. One can be found close to Gate F18, post-security. Self-guided tours are also available in the International Terminal and Terminals 2 and 3.

Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Managua

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Managua. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1442 reviews
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
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Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

2.0 MediocrePaul, May 2025MIA - PTY
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Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

Annoying that we had to go to departures and get boarding passes. Should allow us to be booked all the way through, this is the only airline i have this problem with in MEX. Late boarding and take off

the guy in front of me put his seat back immediately...and then left it back including thru landing and taxiing to the runway. attendants did not check/ask him to put it up for landing.

Lousy No wheelchair. As normal at Atlanta Cheap airline Cheap aero plane. - Neither entertainment nor food on a 5 hour saga

The airplane was an old airplane, seats were very uncomfortable and very little space, they changed my seat and that was no option to get back into my seat even when I was traveling a senior who required assistance.

This is not a low cost airline. Stop acting like o e.

Aeromexico crew made me check my hand luggage in the door of the plane. As soon as I reach Mexico City, I notice that my luggage was opened and 8 games of Nintendo Switch were stolen (700 dllrs value aprox) (the console was there) but the games were stolen. I am very dissapointed of Aeromexico and all the crew. Instead of being a good trip, It was a sad trip

Ok. But we arrived to a remote terminal which meant that a bus had to take us to the terminal building

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Boarding - It is unclear where the line for the group are given the signs. A solution would be a diagonal arrow pointing to the lane in which the lane for boarding of a given zone should form. As it is now, you are guessing which side of the pole the "zone 3" sign is telling you to form the line. Inflight Entertainment - The Spanish subtitles function didn't work for movie watching (in fact, all subtitles didn't work), so was difficult to follow along and I watched the movie in silence without words.

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

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