Flights Ciudad de México to MGA (MEX-MGA): airlines, frequency

Photo of Managua (MGA) — aeropuerto del corredor LATAM Pacific Alliance · CC BY-SA 4.0 by Виктор Пинчук · source

Aerolíneas

4×

Por semana

$10,000 MXN

Desde (est.)

Directo

MEX🇲🇽

Ciudad de México

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez

DISTANCE

1 728 km

MGA🇳🇮

MGA

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport

~2h 58mDirect flights+6 h · different time zones

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

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🇲🇽Aeromexico

Frequency: 4× / week
Baggage: 25kg
Migrant program: ✓

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Flights Ciudad de México → MGA: airlines, fares, timing

Mexico City to Managua connects the Mexican capital with the capital of Nicaragua, with around 4 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, passengers visiting relatives and the Nicaraguan community moving between the two countries. Block time is about three hours.

Airlines operating this route

Aeroméxico flies MEX-MGA full-service, with checked baggage and meals included, direct to Managua. As a single-carrier route with few frequencies, the schedule is the main variable to consider when choosing dates.

MXN fares — what to expect

With one carrier and few frequencies, MEX-MGA fares respond quickly to demand. December, Holy Week and the summer are the peaks. For those dates, booking one to two months ahead is sensible; off-season, four to six weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN.

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About MGA

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua, a city on the shore of a lake, the country’s political and economic centre. For Mexican travellers it is mostly a business and family-visit destination, and a connecting point within Central America.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Ciudad de México to MGA? Direct MEX-MGA flights are operated by Aeromexico. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.

How long is the MEX-MGA flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 3.0 hours. The MEX-MGA route runs roughly 4 flights per week across all carriers.

How far ahead should I book MEX-MGA for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.

What is the checked baggage allowance on MEX-MGA? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.

Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? Verifica con consulado. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.

Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.

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Hostal & 2-3★

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