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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Guatemala City:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:20 pm and lands at 6:58 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 38m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Guatemala City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Guatemala City takes 4h 38m, covering 1,892 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Guatemala City range from $382 to $657, with an average of $520 over the past 12 months. Anything below $382 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $520 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $395 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $592 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Guatemala City flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• Avianca: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Guatemala City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $2,480. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Guatemala City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $320, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Ace
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Guatemala City may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Guatemala City route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 49m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Guatemala City most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Chicago to Guatemala City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $471 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $566, a difference of $95.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Guatemala City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 29m, compared with 7h 39m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and 7h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Chicago (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Guatemala City are National Palace of Culture and Catedral Primada Metropolitana de Santiago. These are among the most viewed places in Guatemala City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Guatemala City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Both of them. ORD has two USO lounges, one in Terminal 2 landside and one in Terminal 3 airside on the G Concourse. Midway has one USO on Concourse C beyond security. If you are an active duty member of the US military or family, you can enjoy the benefits of these lounges free of charge. Amenities include refreshments, devices for entertainment and connectivity, comfy furniture, and more.

Yes, ORD. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is across from Terminals 2 and 3 and is connected to all terminals with an underground walkway. If you have a few hours before your flight to GUA, for a small fee, you can pay to have access to the Hilton Athletic Club, which has changing rooms, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, steam room, and shower.

If you want to refresh and regroup when you arrive at GUA, or you need to wait for ground transportation and you'd like to wait in style and comfort, you can purchase a day pass to the Copa Club airport lounge, located airside in the International Terminal at Gate 14. In this lounge, you can enjoy air conditioning, Wi-Fi, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, TV, newspapers and magazines, fax, and local television. This lounge is wheelchair accessible.

Yes. Most car rental facilities are located just outside the airport, along Calle 14 or 7A Avenida. Some of the car rental agencies at GUA include Budget, Avis, Hurts, Advantage, Thrifty, Payless, and Dollar.