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$312+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nicaragua

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MGA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/213:20 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$622
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - MGA
2 stops48h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/145:20 amMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$661
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - MGA
2 stops48h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/137:30 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/276:00 amSFO - MGA
2 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/247:31 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$677
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:48 amMGA - SFO
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$683
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/2811:20 pmSFO - MGA
2 stops48h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/257:30 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$694
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/316:12 pmSFO - MGA
3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/213:20 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$697
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/94:02 pmMGA - SFO
2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$712
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1511:25 amSFO - MGA
2 stops11h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/213:20 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$736
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/167:25 pmSFO - MGA
2 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/243:20 pmMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$738
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/102:37 pmMGA - SFO
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$757
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:10 pmSFO - MGA
1 stop7h 10mAvianca
Wed 1/145:20 amMGA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/9$758

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Nicaragua

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Nicaragua flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$581
(Priceline)

One-way from

$314
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,052
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Nicaragua

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San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

11:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 2/1

7:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$581

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

9:16 am-10:45 am

3 stops23h 29m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 2/6

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$581

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Wed 2/25

3:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$704

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

7:25 am-11:35 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sat 2/28

3:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$753

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

11:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Mon 2/23

7:30 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$768

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:10 pm-10:45 am

1 stop9h 35m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Fri 2/6

7:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$772

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-10:45 am

3 stops25h 45m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Sun 2/1

3:20 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$819

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

12:43 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Managua Augusto C Sandino

Tue 1/20

6:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$874

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:20 pm-1:33 am

3 stops24h 13m

$312

San FranciscoManagua

SFO - MGA

SFOMGA

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

11:25 pm-1:33 am

3 stops24h 08m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nicaragua from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua (average of $282). Flying from San Francisco to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 SFO to NI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Nicaragua at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nicaragua. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nicaragua flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Nicaragua have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,480 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,May 2025

PTY - AUA

Had to use my phone for entertainment? Once we landed people were already out their seats and standing in the isles while the plane was still taxiing to the gate. This is unsafe and flight crew had a responsibility to ensure that people remain seated until the pilots turn off the seatbelt sign.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Nicaragua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nicaragua from San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

    Departing from San Francisco to Nicaragua will take you 7h 10m. San Francisco and Nicaragua are separated by a distance of 2840 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Nicaragua one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $165 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $168 and Copa Airlines from $168 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nicaragua?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nicaragua (average of $282). Flying from San Francisco to Nicaragua in December is currently the most expensive (average of $525). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nicaragua

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Nicaragua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$384Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$389Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$394Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$400Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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