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Connecting route · Ecuador → Nicaragua

Flights from Quito to Managua

There are no direct flights from Quito to Managua. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or San Jose, about 4h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 31m
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Quito to Managua at a glance

Fastest journey4h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or San Jose

Best ways to fly from Quito 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
UIO Panama City (PTY) MGA
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 48m
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UIO San Jose (SJO) MGA
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Copa Airlines, SANSA
Same alliance ~4h 31m
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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
1,614 km1,002 miles
Journey time
4h 31mestimate
Time difference
-1hManagua vs Quito
Currency in Managua
USD
Airports
UIO → MGA

Flights from Quito to Managua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Managua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City and San Jose. 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 Quito to Managua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,614 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Managua?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY) and San Jose (SJO). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Managua?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Managua: Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA).
What is the time difference between Quito and Managua?
Managua is 1 hour behind Quito.

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