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Among airlines operating Guatemala City to San Salvador flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Avianca
• Iberia
• TAG Airlines

Flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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
• TAG 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $213 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 37% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Guatemala City to San Salvador route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $187 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Salvador route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to San Salvador flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 6:18 am
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 9:13 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $211. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guatemala City to San Salvador takes 0h 53m, covering 126 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 $264 to $1,078. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

TAG 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 Salvador flights are:

• TAG Airlines: 100% on time
• Avianca: 98% on time
• Volaris: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 96% of the time on average.

Night 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 8h 21m, compared with 13h 19m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Guatemala City to San Salvador range from $168 to $284, with an average of $211 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.