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Cheap Flights from Guatemala City to San José (GUA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guatemala City to San José

Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
9:41 pm - 11:13 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 7:04 amSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
$205Volaris Costa Rica
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
9:41 pm - 11:13 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:37 pm - 4:11 pmSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
$206Volaris Costa Rica
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
9:41 pm - 11:13 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 7:04 amSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
$207Volaris Costa Rica
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 1
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:56 am - 7:28 amGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 7:04 amSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
$209Volaris Costa Rica
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 30
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5:56 am - 7:28 amGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 7:41 amSJO-GUA
14h 41m1 stop
Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 19
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10:26 pm - 11:58 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 7:41 amSJO-GUA
14h 41m1 stop
Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 19
Avianca Logo
6:10 am - 7:40 amGUA-SJO
1h 30mnonstop
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10:10 am - 5:15 pmSJO-GUA
7h 05m1 stop
$238Avianca
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 14
Avianca Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 amGUA-SJO
1h 35mnonstop
Avianca Logo
5:45 am - 7:20 amSJO-GUA
1h 35mnonstop
$240Avianca
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Wed, Jul 16 - Fri, Jul 25
Copa Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 7:20 amGUA-SJO
1h 41mnonstop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 8:51 amSJO-GUA
14h 44m1 stop
$261Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
Copa Airlines Logo
4:23 am - 9:59 amGUA-SJO
5h 36m1 stop
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5:52 pm - 9:20 amSJO-GUA
15h 28m1 stop
$263Copa Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Guatemala City to San José

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
GUA

For a quick departure, GUA offers complimentary Wi-Fi and easy navigation with just two terminals, making it stress-free for travelers.

Read more about GUAby Daniel Scheffler
SJO

Upon arrival at SJO, pre-arrange transportation for convenience. Taxis and shuttles are available, but Uber is not allowed at the airport.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Guatemala City to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Guatemala City to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guatemala City to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Guatemala City, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guatemala City to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City to San José is August, where tickets cost $159 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $205 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Guatemala City to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $202 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Guatemala City to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Guatemala City to San José, you should book around 13 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$102
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Guatemala City to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guatemala City to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Guatemala City to San José

  • How do I travel from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Downtown San Jose?

    It's simple to get to San José from the airport by bus. Visitors are transported by Tuasa Bus to the Parade Alajuela Bus Station on Avenida 2 in the heart of San José, directly across from Merced Park. The trip lasts about 35 minutes. Daily service runs multiple times every hour.

  • Can Iberia allow my pet in the cabin during my flight from Guatemala City to San José?

    If they weigh no more than 17 lbs (with the pet carrier, excluding guide dogs), dogs, tortoises, cats, fish, and birds (other than birds of prey) may fly in the cabin with you. Pets must always remain in their carrier, and you are accountable for their upkeep during the journey.

  • How is Air Canada ensuring that they are eco-friendly?

    Air Canada puts a lot of work into minimizing their environmental impact and incorporating environmental factors into their business choices. By 2030, Air Canada promises to invest $50 million in developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon reduction and removal technologies. This involves backing the Direct Air Capture technology developed by Carbon Engineering, a Canadian provider of climate solutions.

  • Can I go to other cities from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?

    This airport is convenient for getting to San José and several other nearby cities - whether by private vehicle, public transportation, or domestic flights. Among them are the cities of Alajuela, San Antonio, San Jose de Alajuela, Colon, San Francisco, Mercedes, Santo Domingo, San Pablo, and Santa Ana.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Guatemala City to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Guatemala City to San José was $102 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Guatemala City and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Guatemala City to San José?

    Iberia, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Guatemala City to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Guatemala City to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Guatemala City to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Guatemala City to San José?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Guatemala City and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Guatemala City to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Guatemala City to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Guatemala City to San José, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Guatemala City to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $181 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $216 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Guatemala City to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Guatemala City to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Guatemala City to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Guatemala City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Guatemala City to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Guatemala City with another airline. Booking your flights between Guatemala City and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Guatemala City to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Guatemala City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Guatemala City to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $117 or less one-way and $219 or less round-trip.
  • If your child has to travel alone from Guatemala City to San José, consider booking your flight with Avianca. Your child will be given special treatment, accompanied to the boarding room, and guided to the conveyor belt for their baggage. They are also permitted to bring their entertainment gadgets on board.
  • Copa Airlines ensures that their special needs passengers from Guatemala City to San José, like those with limited mobility and visual problems, are well cared for. Their crew aids with getting to the flight's departure entrance, making a transfer, or reaching their ultimate destination. They also provide wheelchairs and Braille for those who need them.
  • Wondering where to stay at La Aurora International Airport (GUA) while waiting for your flight? The lounges at Guatemala Airport (GUA) are accessible to travelers at a discounted rate, regardless of which airline they are flying with. It is the ideal option for a morning check-in, a canceled flight, a connecting flight, or breakfast.
  • Air France will secure your seats for free two days before your journey if you travel from Guatemala City to San José with a family or a child (14 years of age or under) - however, everyone in your family must be included on the same booking file. If you prefer a particular seat, you can select it in advance.
  • If you want to be around GUA a night before to catch the earliest flight from Guatemala City to San José, consider booking one of the airport hotels which provide excellent accommodation services. They include Holiday Inn Guatemala, Hotel Biltmore and Suites Terraza Imperial.

Prefer to fly direct from Guatemala City to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Guatemala City La Aurora Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Guatemala City to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Guatemala City to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Guatemala City to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
5.2Entertainment
5.8Food
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

We were in transit from Lima (flight at 1.10am) and we were in stand by in our flight from Panama to Washington. We wait from 4.30 am to 18.30pm in the Airport. The company give us 2 x 15 dollars for eat during the day and a personnal travel voucher of 400 dollars each. Do they buy food one time something in the Airport ??? And one of us live in France so the voucher is not usable. More than 24 hours travel !! And our place were near the toilets, with 8 children around us. The boy behind my seat stamped his feet on my back all the flight. Really Wonder full ! So we are totally unhappy with our travel. Thanks Copa Airlines....

My flight delayed and i misss the connection they send me to orlando no to tampa i have to pay a uber to my house

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

Overpriced checked bag price of $120 and they charge you for carryon if the size is not minimal of $120.

My whole return flight itinerary, 3 flights, got canceled without any warning to me because I missed one of the earlier flights 3 weeks ago

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

In Mexico charges too much for my luggage and I ask for help and nothing one lady she just disappeared 😡😡😡😡😡never going to fly there

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Better communication about delayed flight. I am thankful for a small credit for late flight.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

Terrible. And they charged over $400 just for luggage. And threatened that I would loose my flight if I didn’t pay. So I didn’t have another choice but to pay.

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

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