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Private flights from San José to Managua

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport serves Managua — 15 min to Managua city center. Fly direct from San José in 75 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$3,580
Per seat
≈ $298
Flight time
75 min
Capacity
Up to 12
Managua, Nicaragua
Why Managua

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Managua

Land at MGA and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). 15 min to Managua city center. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Masaya Volcano National Park — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Managua; an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Granada — Private Colonial Tour — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Premium Rum & Gastronomy Experience to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    Private Helicopter — Managua · Granada · Isletas before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from MGA on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Nicaragua · $3,580

Flying private from San José to Managua

Why fly private from San José to Managua?

The San José–Managua corridor connects Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) with Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 75 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $3,580 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 12 aboard that is about $298 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — departure

Juan Santamaría International Airport sits in Central Valley, 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. The runway is 3012m of asphalt and the airport operates 24/7.

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) — arrival

Augusto C. Sandino International Airport serves Managua. 15 min to Managua city center. The runway is 2894m of asphalt, and the airport operates 24/7.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

San José to Managua — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San José to Managua?

About 75 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from San José to Managua cost?

$3,580 for the whole aircraft (up to 12 passengers) — about $298 per person with 12 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 12 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at SJO and MGA, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book San José to Managua?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Managua

Attractions near Managua

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Masaya Volcano National Park

Volcano & Nature

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Granada — Private Colonial Tour

History & Culture

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Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve

Nature & Wellness

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Premium Rum & Gastronomy Experience

Culture & Food

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Private Helicopter — Managua · Granada · Isletas

Helicopter & Scenic

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