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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Guatemala City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 5:06 am
• Latest: departs at 11:33 pm and lands at 4:19 am.

The flight takes about 4h 46m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City takes 4h 46m, covering 5,680 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 Los Angeles to Guatemala City range from C$ 524 to C$ 904, with an average of C$ 695 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 524 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 695. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 592 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to C$ 693 for direct.

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

• Avianca: 97% on time
• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Guatemala City flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 509 to C$ 3,444. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Guatemala City flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 407, which is 25% 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 C$ 6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ace
• Thrifty

Flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

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.

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 Los Angeles to Guatemala City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 8% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Los Angeles to Guatemala City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 674 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 739, a difference of C$ 64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Guatemala City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Avianca
• United Airlines
• Volaris Costa Rica
• Frontier

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 45m, compared with 9h 37m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 10h 38m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Guatemala City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Guatemala City flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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