Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Guatemala City?

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

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Guatemala City and San José?

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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.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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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.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Guatemala City and San José?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Guatemala City and San José?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guatemala City and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Guatemala City and San José?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Guatemala City and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Guatemala City?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Guatemala City. The main one is La Aurora International and other nearby airports include La Aurora International

Question 14

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Tortuguero.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guatemala City and San José depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Guatemala City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guatemala City and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Guatemala City and San José depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Guatemala City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Guatemala City and San José arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$103
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$105
Cheapest round-trip	$210
Average round-trip	$221
Nonstop flights in March	$105 – $581

Airline	Sun 12.03	Mon 13.03	Tue 14.03	Wed 15.03	Thu 16.03	Fri 17.03	Sat 18.03
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	1	1
Avianca	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Copa Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---

Airline	Sun 19.03	Mon 20.03	Tue 21.03	Wed 22.03	Thu 23.03	Fri 24.03	Sat 25.03
Volaris	1	1	2	2	2	1	2
Avianca	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Copa Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1

Airline	Sun 26.03	Mon 27.03	Tue 28.03	Wed 29.03	Thu 30.03	Fri 31.03	Sat 01.04
Volaris	2	2	2	2	2	1	2
Avianca	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Copa Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	1	1

Airline	Sun 02.04	Mon 03.04	Tue 04.04	Wed 05.04	Thu 06.04	Fri 07.04	Sat 08.04
Volaris	3	2	3	2	2	2	2
Avianca	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Copa Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Avianca	AVA	AV	Yes	0 0
Volaris	VOI	Y4	Yes	0 0
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes	0 0
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight