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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $471. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Panama City Tocumen International to Managua flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua

Panama City Tocumen International to Managua: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Managua.

Panama City to Managua: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$471
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineCopa
Average flights per week64

Finding cheap flights from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua is $471. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua.
Copa, KLM and Air France fly direct from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua.
As of June 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua.
The cheapest month to fly from Panama City Tocumen International to Managua is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Panama City Tocumen International Airport to Managua Airport on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Managua but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Managua is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca and Copa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Managua.

Travelling from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Managua is one hour behind Panama City and is in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Flights from PTY to MGA start at 12:01 — the first with Copa Airlines. The last departure is at 21:30 with Copa Airlines. In total, you can choose from 110 weekly Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PTY to MGA flight.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Copa Airlines is your ticket to exploring Managua (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Nicaragua!). Browse the direct flights from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Copa Airlines.

  • Copa Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PTY to MGA flights, with 92.55% of services landing as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PTY and MGA:

    • Juan Santamaria International Airport

    • La Aurora International Airport

    • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)

  • $608 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. Return flights start at $471. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from PTY to MGA, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PTY to MGA.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

  • Tocumen International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.03% of flights that depart PTY land on time.

  • To get to Tocumen International Airport from central Panama City, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near PTY:

Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)

Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua

  • Augusto C Sandino International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Managua. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Managua based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Tocumen International Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Managua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 36ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PTY to MGA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Nicaragua

  • León is just one of the many places in Nicaragua waiting to be explored once you've seen Managua. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.

  • Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua and is around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. No trip is complete without dropping by La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.

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