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$202+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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SJO — MGA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$365
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$202
(Avianca)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$222 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Managua Augusto C Sandino flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Nicaragua
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua
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This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:17 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 05mCopa Airlines
Fri 5/165:08 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop14h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/30$365
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/148:50 amSJO - MGA
1 stop9h 25mAvianca
Wed 5/2111:30 amMGA - SJO
1 stop11h 10mAvianca
Deal found 3/30$397
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 15mSANSA
Wed 5/219:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mSANSA
Deal found 3/30$425
This WorldTicket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WorldTicket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/217:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 15mWorldTicket
Thu 5/19:00 amMGA - SJO
Nonstop1h 15mWorldTicket
Deal found 3/30$453
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/217:00 amSJO - MGA
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/291:24 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$458
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:50 amSJO - MGA
1 stop11h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/41:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$520
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:06 amSJO - MGA
1 stop27h 24mAeromexico
Fri 4/1812:30 pmMGA - SJO
1 stop23h 29mAeromexico
Deal found 3/30$804

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Nicaragua

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

9:17 am-10:22 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 5/16

5:08 pm-7:35 am

1 stop14h 27m

$365

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

8:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 5/21

11:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$397

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$425

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/21

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 5/2

9:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$453

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/21

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 4/29

1:24 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$458

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

11:32 am-12:49 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Thu 5/22

1:54 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 33m

$557

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/10

8:06 am-11:30 am

1 stop27h 24m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 4/18

12:30 pm-11:59 am

1 stop23h 29m

$804

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

8:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$202

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$219

San JoséManagua

SJO - MGA

SJOMGA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/14

12:55 am-12:29 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$231

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/31

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $594). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Nicaragua. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nicaragua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nicaragua. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nicaragua. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Aeromexico and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Nicaragua have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Nicaragua flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Nicaragua one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $202. SANSA flights start at $219 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $231 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Nicaragua flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Nicaragua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Nicaragua (average of $341). Flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $594). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Nicaragua

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SANSACheapest$189Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$251Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$260Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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