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Among airlines operating Guatemala City to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Copa Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Avianca
• Copa Airlines

Flights from Guatemala City to San José usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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
• Copa Airlines: a cabin 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.

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £136 return via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL), compared with £169 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Copa Airlines and Wingo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 98% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Guatemala City to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £164 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £182 – a £18 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Guatemala City to San José route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to San José flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Barrio Amón and Children's Museum. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:24 and lands at 08:00
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:21.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £171. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Guatemala City to San José takes 1h 36m, covering 531 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 £253 to £944. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £153, which is 52% above the typical average for this route.

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 Guatemala City to San José flights are:

• Copa Airlines: 99% on time
• Avianca: 97% on time
• Volaris: 86% on time

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

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 Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 24m, compared to 15h 45m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Return flights from Guatemala City to San José range from £139 to £225, with an average of £171 over the past 12 months. Anything below £139 counts as a good deal.