Guatemala City, Guatemala to San José, Costa Rica flights from $103

Flights starting at $103. Choose between Avianca, Volaris, or Copa Airlines to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

$103

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$105

Cheapest round-trip

$210

Average round-trip

$221

Nonstop flights in March

$105 – $581

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The distance between Guatemala City and San José is 856 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Volaris, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Guatemala City and San José have 78 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Weekly direct flights

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

Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
AviancaAVAAVYes0
0
VolarisVOIY4Yes0
0
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes0
0
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

Costa Rica COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Costa Rica – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from Guatemala can enter Costa Rica, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Costa Rica in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Guatemala City to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guatemala City and San José takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Guatemala City and San José?
The flight distance between Guatemala City and San José is 856 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Guatemala City and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Guatemala City and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca, Volaris, Copa Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guatemala City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guatemala City and Mexico City, Cancún, Los Angeles, Tijuana, Denver, New York, Houston, Miami, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, San Salvador, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Boston, San José del Cabo, Minneapolis, Panama City, Charlotte.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and Charlotte, Liberia, Cancún, Mexico City, Tambor, Panama City, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Tijuana, Quepos, Bogotá, Tamarindo, Cincinnati, Asheville, Minneapolis, San Salvador, Chicago, San Francisco, Puerto Jiménez.
What airports are near Guatemala City?
The main airport in Guatemala City is La Aurora International. It is also served by La Aurora 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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Guatemala City and San José?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Guatemala City and San José thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Guatemala City and San José can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.
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Airports near Guatemala City

Airports near San José

  • Juan Santamaría International
  • Daniel Oduber Quirós International
  • Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International
  • Enrique Malek International
  • Tambor
  • Quepos La Managua
  • Limón International
  • Tamarindo
  • Puerto Jiménez
  • Nosara
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