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

• Earliest: departs at 6:19 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Guatemala City to San José takes 1h 35m, covering 1,375 km.

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 Guatemala City to San José range from C$ 275 to C$ 460, with an average of C$ 372 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the C$ 372 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 261 round-trip via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared to C$ 366 for direct.

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: 86% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 96–C$ 141 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening 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 C$ 503 to C$ 2,240. 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 C$ 329, which is 53% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Guatemala City to San José route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 2% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Guatemala City to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 355 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 388, a difference of C$ 32.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Guatemala City and San José. The airlines offering direct 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 56m, compared with 7h 56m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 45m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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

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.

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

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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