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

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Guatemala City takes 1h 35m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Guatemala City range from $170 to $290, with an average of $234 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $234 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $230 round-trip, compared to $333 via a layover through San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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 San José to Guatemala City flights are:

• Copa Airlines: 96% on time
• Avianca: 95% on time
• Volaris: 90% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $64–$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 Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Guatemala City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, 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 $315 to $1,564. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 100% above 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
• Ace
• Alamo
• Thrifty

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

Night 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 San José to Guatemala City route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 83% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San José to Guatemala City. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $255, a difference of $33.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Avianca
• Copa Airlines

Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 56m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 10h 52m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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 José to Guatemala City flights:

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

• 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Nursing mothers flying into GUA with infants will find private rooms designed for breastfeeding and pumping milk. The rooms are safe and are fully equipped with a sink, soft lighting, a baby changing table, a high chair for the baby, and a rocker. The rooms are free for passengers who would like to use them.

As GUA airport is not open 24 hours, it does not permit overnight sleeping. Therefore, if you are arriving late at the airport, you can make reservations at the nearby hotels to avoid the late-night fuss.

Juan Santamaria International Airport offers different parking spaces to passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport. They can park their cars at the basement parking lot at terminal 2. Other parking options include daily parking, where you can park your car for a couple of hours. This also goes for the shuttle drivers looking forward to picking up passengers or dropping them off.

You can partake in many activities while you wait to board your flight. First, you can start by grabbing something to eat at the restaurant or cafe right at the arrival and departure halls. Then you can head over to terminal B, where you can engage in games and enjoy the locals dancing and showing their talents.