Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Managua is two hours behind Durham and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RDU to MGA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and MGA:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
At the moment, R 2,719 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,316. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to MGA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to MGA.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU reach their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MGA instead:
Explore without limits with an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Enterprise and discover more of Managua and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Augusto C Sandino International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
Augusto C Sandino International Airport to the centre of Managua has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Managua in February.
The warmest month in Managua is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MGA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Nicaragua
You've done Managua, now it's time to explore other corners of Nicaragua. Journey about 80 kilometres north-west to León to check off its leading attractions. From Plaza Sutiaba to Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua. No visit is complete without checking out La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.
