Cheap flights from San José to Guatemala City from £124

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Wed, Aug 5
San José SJOGuatemala City GUA
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Tue, Jul 28
San José SJOGuatemala City GUA
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Tue, Aug 4 – Sun, Aug 9
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Fri, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 10
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Wed, Jul 29 – Mon, Aug 3
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
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How much do flights to Guatemala City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£124

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£238

Cheapest round-trip

£216

Average round-trip

£258

Nonstop flights in July

£124 – £408

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
151
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 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Avianca
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Copa Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Avianca
2222222
Copa Airlines
---122222
Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Avianca
2222222
Copa Airlines
2111112
Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes

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
217
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
14%
25°C15°C
5 Jul
57%
25°C15°C
Monday
29 Jun
25°C14°C
6 Jul
85%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
17%
26°C15°C
7 Jul
90%
21°C16°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
83%
26°C16°C
8 Jul
88%
24°C15°C
Thursday
2 Jul
44%
26°C16°C
9 Jul
91%
23°C16°C
Friday
3 Jul
38%
26°C15°C
10 Jul
90%
24°C16°C
Saturday
4 Jul
23%
26°C14°C
11 Jul
91%
22°C15°C
The distance between San José and Guatemala City is 856 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Volaris, AeroMéxico, and Wingo airlines. San José and Guatemala City have 151 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 Copa Airlines, Avianca, Volaris, AeroMéxico, Wingo airlines.
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