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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.

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

A direct flight from San José to Guatemala City 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 San José to Guatemala City range from C$ 242 to C$ 413, with an average of C$ 333 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 242 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 333 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 327 round-trip, compared to C$ 463 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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 91–C$ 142 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% 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 C$ 410 to C$ 2,234. 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 C$ 421, which is 96% 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 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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 79% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 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 C$ 316 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 363, a difference of C$ 47.

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 direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• Copa Airlines

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 10m, compared with 8h 29m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 11h 13m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

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 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.