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

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 46m.

A direct flight from San Salvador to Guatemala City takes 46m, covering 326 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 Salvador to Guatemala City range from C$ 229 to C$ 437, with an average of C$ 285 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the C$ 285 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 220 round-trip via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared to C$ 290 for direct.

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: 96% on time
• TAG Airlines: 88% on time
• Volaris: 84% 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$ 84–C$ 141 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Salvador to Guatemala City flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon 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$ 495 to C$ 1,407. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 C$ 401, which is 115% 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
• Ace
• Alamo
• Thrifty

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Salvador to Guatemala City route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

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

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 22% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 257 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 454, a difference of C$ 196.

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 San Salvador and Guatemala City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• TAG Airlines

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 09m, compared with 13h 42m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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.

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
• TAG 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.