Travelling from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Managua.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MGA to SFO flight.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MGA and SFO include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Managua Airport (MGA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $598. A return fare right now is $1,569. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MGA to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Managua Airport (MGA)
88% of flights leaving Managua Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of MGA.
Managua Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Managua. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MGA? If you're boarding an early flight from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Francisco in March.
Lock in your flight from Managua Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MGA to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.