San Jose (SJO) to Managua (MGA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Managua (MGA): 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 SJO to MGA
- Copa AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
- RZSANSANot in an alliance
Book SJO to MGA 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
SJO to MGA 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
SJO to MGA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to MGA?
Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) and SANSA fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Managua (MGA).
How far is San Jose from Managua by plane?
San Jose (SJO) and Managua (MGA) 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 SJO to MGA 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 SJO to MGA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SJO to MGA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between San Jose and Managua?
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.