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Among airlines operating Cancún to Guatemala City flights:

• Avianca: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Cancún and Guatemala City. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Avianca

Flights from Cancún to Guatemala City usually depart from Cancun (CUN) and arrive at Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA).

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cancún to Guatemala City:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £123 return via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO), compared with £173 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 83% of one-stop connections
• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 6% of one-stop connections

Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Cancún to Guatemala City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £168 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £182, a difference of £14. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Cancún to Guatemala City route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cancún to Guatemala City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:22 and lands at 12:58
• Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 15:41.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of £175. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cancún to Guatemala City takes 1h 36m, covering 506 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £157 to £1,140. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cancún to Guatemala City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £121, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

Morning 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.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 50m, compared to 7h 55m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and 8h 47m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Cancún (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Guatemala City La Aurora Airport (GUA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Fox
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ace
• Thrifty

Return flights from Cancún to Guatemala City range from £150 to £204, with an average of £175 over the past 12 months. Anything below £150 counts as a good deal.