Flying from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is one hour behind Managua and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MGA to SFO flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MGA and SFO include:
El Salvador International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 3,414 is currently the best price for a one-way Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,247. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MGA to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MGA to SFO.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
86.1% of flights leaving Augusto C Sandino International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MGA.
Augusto C Sandino International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Managua. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MGA. Whether you have an early flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Augusto C Sandino International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MGA to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
