SJO - GUA

£113 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Guatemala City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Guatemala City departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£202
Typical prices: £156-£119
Avianca
Sat 13/6Sat 20/6
SJO - GUA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£113
Typical prices: £65-£107
Avianca
Wed 17/6
SJO - GUA • Direct
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Avianca's Classic fare includes a carry-on and checked bag.
Upon arrival at GUA, taxis offer reliable transport downtown.
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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 return 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 return flight deals from San José to Guatemala City

Sat, 13 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Avianca Logo
05:45 - 07:15
SJO
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GUA
1h 30mdirect
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21:45 - 23:15
GUA
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SJO
1h 30mdirect
£202Avianca
Sat, 16 May - Mon, 25 May
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17:25 - 19:00
SJO
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GUA
1h 35mdirect
Avianca Logo
07:00 - 08:30
GUA
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SJO
1h 30mdirect
£203Avianca
Mon, 13 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:37
SJO
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GUA
1h 42mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
06:24 - 08:05
GUA
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SJO
1h 41mdirect
£210Copa Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 17 May
Copa Airlines Logo
18:01 - 22:40
SJO
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GUA
4h 39m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
06:24 - 08:05
GUA
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SJO
1h 41mdirect
£210Copa Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Tue, 19 May
Copa Airlines Logo
04:10 - 09:34
SJO
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GUA
5h 24m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
13:01 - 18:26
GUA
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SJO
5h 25m
1 stop
£211Copa Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:37
SJO
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GUA
1h 42mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
06:24 - 08:05
GUA
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SJO
1h 41mdirect
£229Copa Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
18:17 - 08:46
SJO
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GUA
14h 29m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
06:24 - 08:05
GUA
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SJO
1h 41mdirect
£230Copa Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Copa Airlines Logo
08:12 - 23:07
SJO
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GUA
14h 55m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
10:31 - 16:48
GUA
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SJO
6h 17m
1 stop
£230Copa Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 9 Jun
Avianca Logo
05:45 - 07:15
SJO
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GUA
1h 30mdirect
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07:00 - 08:30
GUA
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SJO
1h 30mdirect
£236Avianca
Tue, 7 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
Copa Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:37
SJO
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GUA
1h 42mdirect
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06:24 - 08:05
GUA
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SJO
1h 41mdirect
£241Copa Airlines
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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.

How much is a return flight from San José to Guatemala City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Guatemala City departing in June.

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 Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Guatemala City, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday 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 February, where tickets cost £122 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £163 and £150 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £188 on average.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Guatemala City

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San José to Guatemala City

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£113
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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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 £113 for a one-way ticket and £202 for a return.

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

    Alaska Airlines, GOL, Iberia, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Guatemala City flight route.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Guatemala City.

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

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

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Guatemala City with an airline and back to San José with another airline.

  • 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

  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.
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

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Tuesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Wednesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Thursday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Friday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Saturday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Sunday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

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Direct returns

Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Tuesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Wednesday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Thursday

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Avianca,Copa Airlines

Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San José to Guatemala City

 
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6.5
AviancaOverall score based on 2517 reviews
7.2Crew
6.2Comfort
6.9Boarding
5.3Entertainment
5.0Food
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This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2026
PTY - SAL
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This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

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