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Connecting route · Nicaragua → United States

Flights from Managua to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Managua to Chicago. 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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Managua to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey6h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Miami

Best ways to fly from Managua to Chicago

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

1
MGA Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 07m
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2
MGA Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 58m
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3
MGA Panama City (PTY) CHI
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 12m
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4
MGA San Jose (SJO) CHI
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, SANSA · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 22m
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MGA Mexico City (MEX) CHI
Leg 1: Aeroméxico Connect · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 54m
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MGA Montreal (YUL) CHI
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Envoy Air
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
NoneChicago vs Managua
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
MGA → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Managua to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Managua to Chicago?
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 Managua to Chicago?
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 Managua and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Managua and Chicago?
Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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