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Connecting route · United States → Nicaragua

Flights from Los Angeles to Managua

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Managua. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Miami, about 8h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 38m
LAXMGAIAH

Los Angeles to Managua at a glance

Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Miami

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles 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
LAX Houston (IAH) MGA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 01m
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LAX Miami (MIA) MGA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m
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3
LAX Mexico City (MEX) MGA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico Connect
Same alliance ~7h 38m
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LAX San Jose (SJO) MGA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, SANSA
Same alliance ~8h 23m
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LAX Panama City (PTY) MGA
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 34m
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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
4,052 km2,516 miles
Journey time
7h 38mestimate
Time difference
+2hManagua vs Los Angeles
Currency in Managua
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → MGA

Flights from Los Angeles to Managua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Managua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Miami and Mexico 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 Los Angeles to Managua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Managua?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Mexico City (MEX) and San Jose (SJO). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Managua?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Managua?
Managua is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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