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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 6:20 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 6:20 am.

The flight takes about 5h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Guatemala City takes 5h 20m, covering 2,514 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 San Francisco to Guatemala City range from $528 to $805, with an average of $658 over the past 12 months. Anything below $528 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $658 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $510 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $732 for nonstop.

Avianca is the only airline operating San Francisco to Guatemala City flights. 98% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $593 to $2,411. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Guatemala City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $292, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ace
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Guatemala City usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San Francisco to Guatemala City route, 2% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

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

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from San Francisco to Guatemala City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $623 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $697, a difference of $74.

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

Only Avianca operates flights between San Francisco and Guatemala City.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 44m, compared with 9h 30m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 9h 31m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Guatemala City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific 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 San Francisco to Guatemala City flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; 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:

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

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

American citizens flying from the United States to Guatemala City need only a valid passport for entry. American citizens can enter Guatemala for up to 90 days without a visa. Proof of return or onward travel may be requested by a migration delegate on arrival.