Travelling from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
The timezone in Managua is UTC-6, which is two hours behind New York. Augusto C Sandino International Airport is located in Managua.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to MGA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to MGA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Split up your flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and MGA are:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can get to EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MGA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Booking a plane ticket from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When jetting off from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on your way to MGA:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
Have a late flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MGA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car and explore Managua and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
R 1,144 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. A return flight starts at R 3,231. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to MGA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA). July is when most people visit Managua. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Managua is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your New York to MGA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Managua
Start your Managua trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Managua isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include El Malecon, Laguna de Tiscapa and Bicentenario Park.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Chinandega is just one of the many cities in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Managua. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Iglesia San Antonio, Parque Central Chinandega and Rotonda Los Encuentros.
Around 105 kilometres north of Managua, Estelí is another favourite stop in Nicaragua. Start your sightseeing at Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua and Museo De Historia Y Arqueologia Dr. Alejandro Davila Bolaños.