Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Managua Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Managua is one hour behind New York and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to MGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JFK and MGA include:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Managua Airport (MGA)
R 4,531 is the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport flight. Return flights start at R 8,714. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JFK to MGA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to MGA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of all flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:
Arriving at Managua Airport (MGA)
If you're landing on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MGA:
Explore without limits with a Managua Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and see more of Managua and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Managua Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Managua Airport (MGA)
December is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Managua in March.
Lock in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Managua Airport for April if you want to visit Managua during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to MGA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nicaragua
León is just one of the many cities in Nicaragua waiting to be discovered once you've seen Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include ChocoMuseo Leon, Basilica Catedral de la Asuncion and Museo de la Revolucion.
Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua and is around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. No journey is complete without dropping by Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata, Masaya Natural Park and Mirador de la Laguna de Masaya.