GETTING HERE
The Secret Is A Short Ride Away
Whether arriving in Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua or at San Jose or Liberia, Costa Rica, getting to Aeropuerto Costa Esmeralda is both simple and quick. From Managua, guests can choose to charter a flight with La Costeña Airlines at a time that works best with their international arrival. The flight from Managua to Costa Esmeralda takes between 15-20 minutes and offers stunning views over Nicaragua's lakes, volcanoes, and the beautiful Pacific Coastline.
If you are flying to San Jose or Liberia in Costa Rica, Sansa Airlines offers twice-daily commercial flights from Thursday-Monday. We are also able to arrange private charters with a number of charter service companies originating in Costa Rica. Whether flying commercially or privately, these 25-minute journeys fly over the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan coastlines and are the perfect start to your beach vacation.
BOOKING ASSISTANCE?
Email us at info@aeropuertocostaesmeralda.com or call +505 2563-7100.
Direct Routes
No matter your origin of departure, we’ve gathered the easiest routes to the Emerald Coast in the list below. Arranged in alphabetical order, discover your easiest route to paradise: All you need to do is pack a bag and a taste for adventure – no connections required.
FROM ATLANTA
Arrive on a daily Delta departure from ATL to Managua, leaving at 5:59 p.m. and arriving at 8:44 p.m., or opt to book a Delta direct flight from ATL to Liberia, occurring almost daily, year-round.
FROM BALTIMORE
Each Saturday, Southwest Airlines hosts a direct departure from BWI to Liberia, departing at 8:25 a.m. and arriving at 12:50 p.m.
FROM CALGARY
From Calgary, hop a direct, overnight flight on WestJet, departing Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 11:20 p.m., arriving to Liberia at 6:59 a.m. the next day.
FROM CHICAGO
Leaving every Saturday morning, book a direct United Airlines flight from ORD to Liberia, leaving at 7:45 a.m. and arriving at 11:55 a.m.
FROM DALLAS
On American Airlines, take your pick from a number of daily flight departures to Managua from DFW, or opt for a direct flight to Liberia, available almost every day of the week.
FROM FORT LAUDERDALE
If Fort Lauderdale is a closer option to you than MIA, book a Spirit Airlines direct flight into Managua, departing at 11:42 p.m. and arriving at 12:16 a.m. each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
FROM HOUSTON
From Houston, you have a number of options to arrive to both Managua or Liberia. Depart on daily flights from IAH on United Airlines, or opt for Southwest Airlines’ daily departure to Liberia from HOU.
FROM LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia Airport (LIR) then Liberia Airport (LIR) to Costa Esmeralda International (ECI)
A daily direct flight on Southwest Airlines leaves at 2:05 p.m., delivering you to Liberia by 9:35 p.m. the same day. If you wish to arrive in time to enjoy dinner, opt for the Alaska Airlines flight each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, departing LAX at 8:30 a.m., arriving to LIB at 3:58 p.m. in the afternoon.
FROM MIAMI
Coming from Miami, you can choose to arrive in either Managua or Liberia. Opt for four daily departure times on American Airlines from MIA to Managua, or two additional flight options on American Airlines direct into Liberia.
FROM MINNEAPOLIS
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, Delta offers seasonal departures from MSP to Liberia, leaving at 7:50 a.m. and arriving at 1:19 p.m.
FROM MONTREAL
Each Monday, Sunwing Airlines offers a direct route to Liberia from YUL, departing at 7:30 a.m. and arriving at 12:25 p.m.
FROM NEWARK
On Saturday’s at 7:05 a.m., board a United Airlines direct flight in Newark, arriving at 11:30 a.m. in Liberia.
FROM NEW YORK
On Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, JetBlue offers direct service from JFK to Liberia, departing at 9:44 a.m. and arriving at 2:03 p.m.
FROM TORONTO
Each Thursday, Air Transat offers a direct flight to Managua departing at 10:00 a.m. and arriving at 2:15 p.m. Also on Thursday with an additional flight on Friday, Air Canada has a direct departure from Toronto at 9:35 a.m., arriving to Liberia by 2:05 p.m.