Nicaragua — flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua

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Destination	Cheapest RT	Cheapest OW	Good Deal Price	Best Time to Fly
	$679	$542	$710	Evening
	Cheapest round-trip found on Priceline in the last 8 days. $43 below the typical $722 round-trip on this route. Lowest one-way found in the last 8 days. The typical one-way fare is $615. A round-trip at or under $710 is a good deal on this route right now. 75% of the fares we found cost more; only a quarter cost less. Evening departures average $683 on this route, the lowest of any time of day. $257 less than the average departure, which is $940. See all flights to Managua →

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The cheapest round-trip and one-way fares, the good-deal price and the best time of day to fly come directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

7:45 am

SAL

0h 55m

11/02/26

8:40 am

MGA

11/09/26

3:35 pm

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

4:30 pm

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

5:35 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/02/26

6:30 pm

MGA

11/09/26

3:35 pm

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

4:30 pm

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

5:35 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/02/26

6:30 pm

MGA

11/09/26

5:25 am

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

6:20 am

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

7:45 am

SAL

0h 55m

11/02/26

8:40 am

MGA

11/09/26

5:25 am

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

6:20 am

SAL

^$679

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AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

11:10 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/03/26

12:05 am

MGA

11/09/26

5:25 am

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

6:20 am

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 11

11/02/26

11:10 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/03/26

12:05 am

MGA

11/09/26

3:35 pm

MGA

0h 55m

11/09/26

4:30 pm

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 13

11/10/26

11:10 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/11/26

12:05 am

MGA

11/17/26

8:05 am

MGA

0h 50m

11/17/26

8:55 am

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 13

11/10/26

9:55 am

SAL

0h 55m

11/10/26

10:50 am

MGA

11/17/26

8:05 am

MGA

0h 50m

11/17/26

8:55 am

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 13

11/10/26

7:45 am

SAL

0h 55m

11/10/26

8:40 am

MGA

11/17/26

8:05 am

MGA

0h 50m

11/17/26

8:55 am

SAL

^$679

AVIANCAfound Oct 13

11/10/26

11:10 pm

SAL

0h 55m

11/11/26

12:05 am

MGA

11/17/26

7:35 pm

MGA

0h 55m

11/17/26

8:30 pm

SAL

^$679

Best Nicaragua Hotel + Flight Packages

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Hostel Casa María

Masaya, Barrio San Juan, Reparto Cailagua, 200 Metros Sur

948 Reviews0-Star Hotel

^$741/person

$1,482 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Holiday Inn Managua - Convention Center By IHG

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Holiday Inn Managua - Convention Center By IHG

Managua, Plaza Holiday Inn

8.1109 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

15% Package Savings

^$1,033/person

$2,427 $2,065 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Crowne Plaza Managua By IHG

Managua, Eighth St. S.O. No. 101 P.O. Box 3278

8173 Reviews4-Star Hotel

20% Package Savings

^$1,036/person

$2,596 $2,072 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Holiday Inn Express Managua By IHG

Managua, Blvd. Jean Paul Genie Carretera A Masaya

8.9245 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

7% Package Savings

^$1,054/person

$2,269 $2,107 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Managua, Km 11 Carretera Norte

81,216 Reviews4-Star Hotel

3% Package Savings

^$1,072/person

$2,214 $2,144 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

Managua, Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua Nicaragua

8.7452 Reviews4-Star Hotel

8% Package Savings

^$1,076/person

$2,338 $2,152 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

DoubleTree by Hilton Managua

Managua, Villa Fontana , Club Terraza 600 Mts Al Sur , Frente Al Col, Centroamerica, Managua Nicaragua

9260 Reviews4-Star Hotel

^$1,126/person

$2,251 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua By IHG

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua By IHG

Managua, Frente A Centro Comercial, Metrocentro

8.8136 Reviews5-Star Hotel

24% Package Savings

^$1,406/person

$3,700 $2,812 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel

Best Nicaragua Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Holiday Inn Express Managua By IHG

Managua, Blvd. Jean Paul Genie Carretera A Masaya

8.9245 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

7% Package Savings

^$1,084/person

$2,330 $2,168 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

City Express by Marriott Managua

Managua, Bello Horizonte, Next To Las Americas Shopping Center

101 Reviews3-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

^$1,090/person

$2,180 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

Managua, Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua Nicaragua

8.7452 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

8% Package Savings

^$1,103/person

$2,403 $2,205 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Managua, Km 11 Carretera Norte

81,216 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

3% Package Savings

^$1,106/person

$2,279 $2,211 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

DoubleTree by Hilton Managua

Managua, Villa Fontana , Club Terraza 600 Mts Al Sur , Frente Al Col, Centroamerica, Managua Nicaragua

9260 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

1% Package Savings

^$1,155/person

$2,344 $2,310 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Real Intercontinental Metrocentro Managua By IHG

Managua, Frente A Centro Comercial, Metrocentro

8.8136 Reviews5-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

24% Package Savings

^$1,440/person

$3,777 $2,879 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Hostel Casa María

Masaya, Barrio San Juan, Reparto Cailagua, 200 Metros Sur

948 Reviews0-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

^$775/person

$1,549 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

Round-trip flight from San Salvador

SAL to MGA

Crowne Plaza Managua By IHG

Managua, Eighth St. S.O. No. 101 P.O. Box 3278

8173 Reviews4-Star Hotel

Rental car included

Pick-up in MGA

20% Package Savings

^$1,084/person

$2,701 $2,167 total

Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car

When is the best time of day to fly?

Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Salvador to Nicaragua. At $683 it is 27% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 125% above average.

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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of day	Average fare
Early Morning	$726
Morning	$717
Midday	$717
Afternoon	$2,113
Evening	$683
Late Night	$683

What do round-trip flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

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What do round-trip flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua cost?
Price range	Share of fares
$650 to $700	15%
$700 to $750	73%
$750 to $800	10%
$800 and up	2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from San Salvador to Nicaragua.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Nicaragua?

In Nicaragua, Granada draws travelers for its colonial architecture and lake views, Leon for revolutionary history and nearby volcano boarding, Ometepe Island for nature, and San Juan del Sur for Pacific beaches and surfing. Managua is the main air gateway and bus hub for reaching these cities.

When is the best time of year to visit Nicaragua?

Visit Nicaragua between November and April for dry, sunny weather ideal for Granada, León and the Pacific beaches. May to October is the rainy season, with lower prices and lush landscapes but more humidity and afternoon storms.

How do I get to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl Airport from the city center?

To reach Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport from downtown San Salvador, intercity buses run along the Comalapa highway and are the cheapest option, though they make frequent stops and take around 45 minutes. Fixed-price shuttle buses offer a direct ride to the terminal and are a popular middle ground. Taxis are plentiful at the passenger terminal and are the fastest choice, typically about 30 minutes, but fares are often hiked for visitors so you should negotiate before committing. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and InDriver also operate at the airport, and driving yourself is possible via the CA-2 highway with parking available at the terminal, though traffic near the city can be heavy.

References

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Flight Deals from San Salvador to Nicaragua from $542

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Best Nicaragua Hotel + Flight Packages

Best Nicaragua Hotel + Flight + Car Packages

When is the best time of day to fly?

What do round-trip flights from San Salvador to Nicaragua cost?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular cities to visit in Nicaragua?

When is the best time of year to visit Nicaragua?

How do I get to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero Intl Airport from the city center?

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