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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.

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.

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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.

Among airlines operating Guatemala City to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Guatemala City and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Copa Airlines

Flights from Guatemala City to San José usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guatemala City to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $185 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to $229 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $68–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Guatemala City to San José most commonly pass through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 98% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Guatemala City to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $222 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $246: a $24 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Guatemala City to San José route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to San José flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:24 am and lands at 8:00 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:21 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $232. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guatemala City to San José takes 1h 36m, covering 531 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $321 to $1,383. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Copa Airlines: 99% on time
• Avianca: 97% on time
• Volaris: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 94% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 15h 45m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San José range from $189 to $305, with an average of $232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.