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Connecting route · United States → Nicaragua

Flights from Chicago to Managua

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Managua. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Miami, about 7h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 58m
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Chicago to Managua at a glance

Fastest journey6h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Miami

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Managua

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHI Houston (IAH) MGA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m
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2
CHI Miami (MIA) MGA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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3
CHI Panama City (PTY) MGA
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 12m
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4
CHI San Jose (SJO) MGA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, SANSA
Same alliance ~7h 22m
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5
CHI Mexico City (MEX) MGA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect
Same alliance ~7h 54m
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CHI Montreal (YUL) MGA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~9h 51m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,312 km2,057 miles
Journey time
6h 58mestimate
Time difference
NoneManagua vs Chicago
Currency in Managua
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → MGA

Flights from Chicago to Managua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Managua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Miami and Panama City. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Managua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,312 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Managua?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO). American Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Managua?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).

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