Flight to Managua
San José → Managua · about ~45m in the air
San José → Managua
Costa Rica to Nicaragua · 1 border · Where else can you go from San José?
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About the trip from San José to Managua
San José (Costa Rica) and Managua (Nicaragua) are 340 km (211 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, direct: ~2h 15m door to door. Without flying, it takes ~11h 30m by bus, via Chinandega. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Flight from San José to Managua: ~45m in the air, 340 km
Every route we know
- Flight, direct: ~2h 15m, no changes
- Bus, via Chinandega: ~11h 30m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.