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Cheap Flights from San José to Guatemala City (SJO-GUA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Guatemala City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Guatemala City

Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
2:37 pm - 4:11 pmSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
9:41 pm - 11:13 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
$143Volaris Costa Rica
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Sun, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 24
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
5:30 am - 7:04 amSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
Volaris Costa Rica Logo
10:26 pm - 11:58 pmGUA-SJO
1h 32mnonstop
$145Volaris Costa Rica
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sun, Aug 17
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2:37 pm - 4:11 pmSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
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1:59 pm - 6:44 amGUA-SJO
16h 45m1 stop
Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 17
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5:30 am - 7:04 amSJO-GUA
1h 34mnonstop
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1:59 pm - 6:44 amGUA-SJO
16h 45m1 stop
Sat, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 14
Avianca Logo
8:00 pm - 9:05 amSJO-GUA
13h 05m1 stop
Avianca Logo
7:50 am - 9:20 amGUA-SJO
1h 30mnonstop
$166Avianca
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
Volaris El Salvador Logo
4:17 pm - 7:41 amSJO-GUA
15h 24m1 stop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
1:59 pm - 6:44 amGUA-SJO
16h 45m1 stop
$175Volaris El Salvador
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Sun, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 20
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 6:25 pmSJO-GUA
1h 35mnonstop
Avianca Logo
6:10 am - 7:40 amGUA-SJO
1h 30mnonstop
$176Avianca
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Fri, Jul 25 - Thu, Jul 31
Copa Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 8:51 amSJO-GUA
14h 59m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 7:20 amGUA-SJO
1h 41mnonstop
$177Copa Airlines
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Sun, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 31
Copa Airlines Logo
4:13 am - 8:53 amSJO-GUA
4h 40m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 7:22 amGUA-SJO
1h 43mnonstop
$194Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 22
Volaris El Salvador Logo
11:15 am - 7:41 amSJO-GUA
20h 26m1 stop
Volaris El Salvador Logo
1:59 pm - 10:14 amGUA-SJO
20h 15m1 stop
$217Volaris El Salvador
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Guatemala City

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SJO

For a smooth departure from SJO, use the self-check-in kiosks at Terminal A and enjoy free WiFi while waiting for your flight.

Read more about SJOby Mark Chesnut
GUA

Upon arrival at GUA, taxis are recommended for reliable transport to downtown Guatemala City, offering flat rates for convenience.

Read more about GUAby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Guatemala City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Guatemala City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Guatemala City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Guatemala City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San José to Guatemala City, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Guatemala City, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Guatemala City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guatemala City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San José to Guatemala City is October, where tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $205 and $198 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Guatemala City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $174, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Guatemala City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guatemala City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Guatemala City, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Guatemala City

When to book flights from San José to Guatemala City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Guatemala City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San José to Guatemala City

  • Are there nursing lounges at GUA?

    Nursing mothers flying into GUA with infants will find private rooms designed for breastfeeding and pumping milk. The rooms are safe and are fully equipped with a sink, soft lighting, a baby changing table, a high chair for the baby, and a rocker. The rooms are free for passengers who would like to use them.

  • Where can I spend the night at GUA?

    As GUA airport is not open 24 hours, it does not permit overnight sleeping. Therefore, if you are arriving late at the airport, you can make reservations at the nearby hotels to avoid the late-night fuss.

  • How is parking at SJO?

    Juan Santamaria International Airport offers different parking spaces to passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport. They can park their cars at the basement parking lot at terminal 2. Other parking options include daily parking, where you can park your car for a couple of hours. This also goes for the shuttle drivers looking forward to picking up passengers or dropping them off.

  • What can I do at SJO as I wait to board my flight?

    You can partake in many activities while you wait to board your flight. First, you can start by grabbing something to eat at the restaurant or cafe right at the arrival and departure halls. Then you can head over to terminal B, where you can engage in games and enjoy the locals dancing and showing their talents.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Guatemala City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Guatemala City was $77 for a one-way ticket and $143 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Guatemala City?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guatemala City from San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Guatemala City?

    When flying out of San José you will be using San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You will be landing at Guatemala City, also known as Guatemala City La Aurora.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Guatemala City?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Guatemala City flight route: Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Iberia, JetBlue, and Aeromexico.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Guatemala City?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Guatemala City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Guatemala City?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San José and Guatemala City, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Guatemala City?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Guatemala City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Guatemala City, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Guatemala City are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $169 and an overall rating of 7.8, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $191 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Guatemala City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San José to Guatemala City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Guatemala City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guatemala City from San José is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San José to Guatemala City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Guatemala City with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GUA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José to Guatemala City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Guatemala City from San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San José to Guatemala City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $100 or less one-way and $156 or less round-trip.
  • When flying out from San Jose, you will probably leave the city through Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which is situated approximately 30 miles away from San Jose. The airport is the home of Avianca, Copa Airlines, and Volaris.
  • When traveling from SJO to Guatemala City, you will land at Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA). GUA is located 10 miles from the city center. The cheapest way to get from the airport to the city center is through bus line 705. The bus will take approximately 30min. However, you can also use car rentals or taxis, the quickest means of transportation. It will take 15min to cover that distance.
  • Passengers flying through the airport can utilize the VIP Santamaria lounge services at an extra fee. The lounges offer play areas for kids, food, drinks, video games, and snacks. The lounge is located at terminal 3 opposite the luggage claim area.
  • If upon arriving at GUA you are looking for specific information, head to the information office. The information office is located at the arrival and departure hall, opposite the luggage claim area. You can get the information in any of the offices. You can also ask the staff members to help you with whatever information you need.
  • If you are flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport, you should look into what onboard services the airlines offer to the passengers. This is a short flight, so with the inflight services, you can only have access to snacks and drinks. Hence you should confirm with the airline before booking.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Guatemala City?

Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Guatemala City La Aurora Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +3 more

Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air France, +5 more

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Direct returns

Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Air France, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Avianca, +3 more

Air Canada, Air France, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from San José to Guatemala City

 
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7.8
Volaris Costa RicaOverall score based on 79 reviews
8.2Crew
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
5.8Food
5.2Entertainment
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentHugo, Sep 2023JFK - SAL
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Quick boarding and check in.. but premium seats don’t recline.. very hard to relax. But overall, it was a Great a satisfying experience.. Thank You

If they listen to you especially when there’s a problem with a passport now I lost my tickets and also my seat money

The worst airline I have ever experienced. Terrible customer service. Absolutely disgraceful

Checking bags at the airport, very confusing they make lines for different flights but they don’t have any signs, so if you are on the wrong line be aware they will send you to the end of the correct line. No priority for check in even if you pay and no priority to disabled persons and elderly persons.

Despite all the negative reviews, I took Volaris with a family of 4 (including a toddler and infant in arms). The only compliant was they charged me $70 to gate check our wagon (which we use as a stroller) and then it was not available for pickup at the gate (which is the entire point), so we had to get through customs and the airport with our luggage and no way to push our kids :(

Après avoir manqué l’avion aucune aide de la part des agents à l’aéroport pour trouver un autre vol

Más comida no cobrar tanto por los asientos y comida food

Worst airline ever!! Delays in all my flights!!! Do not flight with Volaris!

The departures screens in the airport showed the flight as canceled for some weird reason, but when I got to the gate just to double check, it showed it as on time, and not canceled. This was confusing, but ultimately I was able to get to where I needed to go.

For whatever reason, when I was in the San Jose airport, the flight from Volaris read as canceled on the Departures screens you'd find all over the terminal, it wasn't until I got to the gate that it showed it as on time and still on. It was confusing, but ultimately I did get to where I needed to go with the flight I was expecting.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I paid over $200 for seat selection for these flights and I was still stuck on long international flights in seats that do not recline and do not have the head support cushion. At this point basically all airlines have those for all seats, and this really took me by surprise and made me not ever want to travel on Avianca. The Kayak agent who called me for the seat selection (Donovan) was courteous, but it seems the system for this doesn't work. I was offered seat selection, for the $200+, but without being able to see what I was selecting, with no guarantee where I'd be...and then I still ended up in terrible seats. On my way to, and especially after, a very intense business trip, the seat situation really soured my experience.

Be very careful of the initial low price because Avianca wil bill you for a carryon of $120 or a checked bag for $120. Also, be careful with connections because the customs entry process is slow and the connecting terminal is not close.

The connection time is too short to pass through customs and once you do clear customs the connecting flight is in another terminal that is not close.

Confusion over extra fees. Held up on ramp during boarding. Thin seat cushion. Minimal leg room.

The check-in is either at a kiosk that didn’t allow me to check-in because my middle name was not on the reservation or at an agent that cost $15.

Liked on time, rear entry and exit from plane Dislike the use of duct tape to repair seat rests

They check you everything before entering to waiting room, if you have any liquid they take it away even if you buy it inside the airport, no recommend volaris, for mi know Alaska airline is better

They don’t give anything for free you have to pay for everything which it’s expected but at least give out water and a snack as a courtesy for flying with them.

I got to where I needed to go quickly. There were no amenities. And the seats were painful.

The worst. Kayak sent notification at 2am and 10am regarding the delay. Then sends a notification an hour before original depart time that it will depart on time. I had to wait 8 hours at the airport. My family had to pay for lodging in Guadalajara where I was landing for pick up.

The flight was delayed an hour and a half, and they would not update the board on when the flight was supposed to take off. Once the plane arrived, they started the boarding process before the plane was even ready for the passengers so we had to wait another 45 minutes on the tarmac while we waited for the plane to be ready for us. In my opinion, there is no point in starting the boarding process when you are not ready to board the plane. This just causes a crowded gate with everyone from zone one and zone two standing up going nowhere.

They were only able to give me a seat and not my travel companion, she had to fly on a different airline. unacceptable

Stood inside the plane for more than an hour before take off

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