Nicaragua to Costa Rica Β· 199 miles (321 km)

Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO) flights

Emirates Skywards logo
3,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Emirates Skywards

An economy award from Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO) starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO): Copa Airlines and SANSA. The two airports are 199 miles (321 km) apart. Copa Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Salvador, Panama City and Guatemala City.

How many miles MGA to SJO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Emirates SkywardsOn Copa Airlines3,000$15–410
Air Canada AeroplanOn Copa Airlines6,000$43–88
Avianca LifeMilesOn Copa Airlines8,000$40–85
ANA Mileage ClubOn Copa Airlines17,500$15–60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Copa Airlines17,500$15–60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Copa Airlines20,500$15–60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Copa Airlines30,000$15–60
TAP Miles&GoOn Copa Airlines35,000$59.80–104.80
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Copa Airlines35,000$15–150

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from MGA to SJO

  • Copa Airlines logo
    Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it
  • RZ
    SANSANot in an alliance

Book MGA to SJO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MGA to SJO with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
    Copa Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)Copa Airlines the whole way
    Copa Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo

MGA to SJO: common questions

How many miles does MGA to SJO cost?

In economy it starts at 3,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Copa Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000), Avianca LifeMiles (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MGA to SJO?

Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) and SANSA fly nonstop from Managua (MGA) to San Jose (SJO).

How far is Managua from San Jose by plane?

Managua (MGA) and San Jose (SJO) are 199 miles (321 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MGA to SJO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Managua and San Jose?

The most direct connections are through San Salvador (SAL), Panama City (PTY) and Guatemala City (GUA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.