United States to Nicaragua Β· 1,365 miles (2,197 km)

Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,365 miles (2,197 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Salvador, Guatemala City and San Jose and more.

How many miles IAH to MGA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$71.61–76.11
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines17,500$54
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines18,000$5.60–355.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines20,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines25,000$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines30,000$5.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines35,000$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines55,000$50.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines90,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from IAH to MGA

  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAH to MGA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAH to MGA with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
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    N3
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  • Via Guatemala City (GUA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Copa Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via San Jose (SJO)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines and SANSA
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    Copa Airlines logo
    RZ
  • Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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    +1
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  • Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    AVIANCA logo
  • Via Panama City (PTY)United Airlines, then Copa Airlines
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IAH to MGA: common questions

How many miles does IAH to MGA cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $71.61. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Emirates Skywards (18,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to MGA?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Managua (MGA).

How far is Houston from Managua by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Managua (MGA) are 1,365 miles (2,197 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAH to MGA award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Houston and Managua?

The most direct connections are through San Salvador (SAL), Guatemala City (GUA), San Jose (SJO), Mexico City (MEX) and Miami (MIA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.