Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA): what you need to know
Managua's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Managua two hours behind Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your DCA to MGA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between DCA and MGA:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight is RM603. A round-trip fare right now is RM1,499. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DCA to MGA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
76.44% of flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
If you have a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long 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 set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Augusto C Sandino International Airport around one week ahead.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Augusto C Sandino International Airport (MGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Managua in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Augusto C Sandino International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Managua, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to MGA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Nicaragua
Managua has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Nicaragua just waiting to be explored. Around 80 kilometres north-west of Managua, a visit to León will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Plaza Sutiaba, Museum of Sacred Art and Museo de la Guerra.
Around 23 kilometres south-east of Managua, Masaya is another essential stop in Nicaragua. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Esquina Del Arte Castellón, Mirador al volcán Masaya y catarata and Rotonda San Jeronimo.