Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Managua's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Managua one hour behind Houston.
Flights from IAH to MGA start from 09:47 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 21:35 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your IAH to MGA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Managua (and perhaps some other great corners of Nicaragua!). Check out the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating IAH to MGA flights, United Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and MGA include:
El Salvador International Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
ر.ق. 432 is currently the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 989. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAH to MGA, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAH to MGA.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IAH? If you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
If you're landing on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near MGA:
Grab an Augusto C Sandino International Airport rental car and discover Managua and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Augusto C Sandino International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA) to central Managua
From Augusto C Sandino International Airport, Managua is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Managua in February.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport for April if you want to go to Managua during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAH to MGA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Nicaragua
You've visited Managua, now it's time to discover more of Nicaragua. Journey around 80 kilometres north-west to León to tick off its leading attractions. From Plaza Sutiaba to Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Nicaragua, consider Masaya, roughly 23 kilometres south-east of Managua. La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo are the start of reasons to visit.
