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How to get fromCalifornia to Nicaraguaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Nicaragua by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SNA - MGA
    11h 20m
    $242–862

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SAN - MGA
    13h 31m
    $152–655

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Managuabus bus
    4d 7h
    $332–402

  4. Drive  4,918.4 km

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Managuacar car 4,918.4 km
    2d 11h
    $589–851

  5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane LAX - MGA
    9h 42m
    $158–663

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane SFO - MGA
    10h 26m
    $181–713

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Nicaragua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,048.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between California, USA and Nicaragua?

United Airlines, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Managua Airport (MGA) twice daily. Alternatively, Buses USA Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to Managua once a week. Tickets cost $330–400 and the journey takes 4d 6h.

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