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Among airlines operating Managua to Panama City flights:

• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Copa Airlines operates flights between Managua and Panama City.

Flights from Managua to Panama City usually depart from Managua Augusto C Sandino (MGA) and arrive at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £270 return via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared with £299 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from Managua to Panama City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 80% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 0% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Managua to Panama City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £282 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £299, a difference of £17. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Managua to Panama City route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Managua to Panama City flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Multicentro Panama is one of the most viewed places in Panama City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Managua to Panama City:

• Earliest: departs at 03:13 and lands at 04:55
• Latest: departs at 17:03 and lands at 18:45.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £293. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Managua to Panama City takes 1h 42m, covering 507 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £285 to £2,117. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Managua to Panama City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £313, which is 99% above the typical average for this route.

Copa Airlines is the only airline operating Managua to Panama City flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 48m, compared to 5h 57m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 11h 46m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Panama City is 1 hour ahead of Managua (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport (PTY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Europcar
• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz

Return flights from Managua to Panama City range from £265 to £334, with an average of £293 over the past 12 months. Anything below £265 counts as a good deal.