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Among airlines operating San Salvador 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.

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

• Avianca
• TAG Airlines

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

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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $172 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to $195 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 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 A320-100/200 variants.

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

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 19% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the San Salvador to Guatemala City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 32%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $179 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $263: a $84 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 San Salvador to Guatemala City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 8:58 am
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 12:08 am.

The flight takes about 0h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $193. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Guatemala City takes 0h 48m, 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 $2,255. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Salvador to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Avianca: 97% on time
• TAG Airlines: 88% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 95% of the time on average.

Afternoon 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 10h 09m, compared with 13h 15m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City range from $159 to $261, with an average of $193 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.