Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO): Copa Airlines and SANSA. The two airports are 199 miles (321 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Salvador, Panama City and Guatemala City.
Airlines flying nonstop from MGA to SJO
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- RZSANSANot in an alliance
Book MGA to SJO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Copa Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Copa Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Copa Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Copa Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Copa Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Copa Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Copa Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Copa Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Copa Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Copa Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Copa Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Copa Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Copa Airlines
MGA to SJO with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Guatemala City (GUA)Copa Airlines the whole way
MGA to SJO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MGA to SJO?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) and SANSA fly nonstop from Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO).
How far is Managua from San Jose by plane?
Managua (MGA) and San Jose (SJO) are 199 miles (321 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MGA to SJO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MGA to SJO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MGA to SJO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Managua and San Jose?
The most direct connections are through San Salvador (SAL), Panama City (PTY) and Guatemala City (GUA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.