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Flights from Managua to Tocumen

Nonstop flights from Managua (MGA) to Tocumen (PTY) take about 1h 31m (816 km). Copa Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $193 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Managua to Tocumen

Carriers on MGA–PTY according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Copa Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Managua to Tocumen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $466 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $456. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$47027 Oct 2026 · Copa Airlines	$456 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$4669 Nov 2026 · Copa Airlines	$457 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Jan 2027	$5182 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines	$513 · 1 stop7 Jan 2027 · Copa Airlines

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $456 in October 2026, against $513 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Managua to Tocumen, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Managua to Tocumen flights

How long is the flight from Managua to Tocumen?

A nonstop flight from Managua (MGA) to Tocumen (PTY) takes about 1h 31m, covering 816 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Managua from Tocumen by air?

The great-circle distance between Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport and Tocumen International Airport is 816 km (507 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Managua to Tocumen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MGA–PTY route include Copa Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Managua to Tocumen cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MGA–PTY was $193 USD with Copa Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Managua to Tocumen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $456 one-way, against $513 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Managua to Tocumen?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tocumen visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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