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Sun, Sep 27
San José SJOGuatemala City GUA
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Mon, Sep 28 – Sat, Oct 3
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Mon, Sep 28 – Mon, Oct 5
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How much do flights to Guatemala City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£133

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£233

Cheapest round-trip

£237

Average round-trip

£255

Nonstop flights in August

£131 – £603

Getting from Guatemala City's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: authorized airport shuttles and ride-hailing services.

Guatemala City is served by La Aurora International Airport (GUA), located approximately 6 km south of the city center. This proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick, though traffic congestion can significantly impact travel times, especially during rush hours. Transport options include authorized airport taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Public bus service to the airport is limited and generally not recommended for visitors due to safety concerns. Most travelers opt for taxis or pre-arranged transfers for convenience and security.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-45 min

GTQ 80–120 (~USD 10–15); fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

safe door-to-door service

15-45 min

GTQ 50–100 (~USD 6–13); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

15-45 min

GTQ 150–300 (~USD 19–39); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

15-45 min

GTQ 200–400 (~USD 26–52) per day

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

flexible itineraries

20-50 min

GTQ 0–100 (~USD 0–13); often complimentary

scheduled by hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

Notes:

  • Prices in GTQ; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Guatemala City can be heavy, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours.
  • Authorized airport taxis operate from designated stands inside the arrivals hall for added security.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points are located outside the terminal; follow airport signage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Guatemala City

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
La Aurora International
Average flights per week
213
Flight distance
856 km
Worth visiting
Copan - Lago Atitlan, Guatemala - Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Guatemala City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
Avianca
------------432
Copa Airlines
------------22---
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Avianca
3232423
Copa Airlines
2222212
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Avianca
3323422
Copa Airlines
2112222
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Avianca
2222222
Copa Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from San José to Guatemala City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Guatemala City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C12°C
February25°C12°C
March27°C13°C
April27°C15°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C15°C
July24°C14°C
August24°C14°C
September23°C15°C
October23°C14°C
November22°C13°C
December23°C12°C
Hottest Month
27°C
April
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
220
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
26°C14°C
23 Aug
69%
24°C16°C
Monday
17 Aug
26°C13°C
24 Aug
81%
24°C16°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
75%
25°C15°C
25 Aug
87%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
89%
24°C16°C
26 Aug
88%
24°C16°C
Thursday
20 Aug
91%
23°C17°C
27 Aug
87%
23°C15°C
Friday
21 Aug
90%
23°C16°C
28 Aug
73%
24°C16°C
Saturday
22 Aug
90%
23°C17°C
29 Aug
68%
25°C16°C
The distance between San José and Guatemala City is 856 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, Volaris, AeroMexico, and United Airlines. San José and Guatemala City have 213 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Guatemala City, consider visiting Copan, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala, and Ruta De Las Flores, El Salvador.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to Guatemala City?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Guatemala City takes around 1.6 hours.

What is the flight distance between San José and Guatemala City?

The flight distance between San José and Guatemala City is 856 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Guatemala City?

Several carriers operate flights between San José and Guatemala City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Copa Airlines, Avianca.

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena, Miami.

What are the most popular routes to and from Guatemala City?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guatemala City and London, Los Angeles, Cancún, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Lima, Vancouver, Toronto, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Miami, Calgary, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Panama, Bogotá, Chicago, Tijuana.

Which airports are there in San José?

San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.

What airports are near San José?

The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

What airports are near Guatemala City?

The main airport in Guatemala City is La Aurora International. It is also served by La Aurora International.

Which airlines fly between San José and Guatemala City?

Currently, you can fly between San José and Guatemala City with Avianca, Copa Airlines, Volaris, AeroMexico, United Airlines.

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