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$106+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GUA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora are usually found in October or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Guatemala City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$106
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$180

Good round-trip deal

$203 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora
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Cheapest flights from San José to Guatemala City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Guatemala City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/172:39 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 11/2012:15 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$178
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/245:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 8/285:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/13$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/212:37 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 8/255:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/292:37 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Mon 9/19:41 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/62:37 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Sat 10/115:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$183
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Thu 8/212:37 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 8/285:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/175:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/195:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:00 pmSJO - GUA
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/255:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 10/145:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$188
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/192:37 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 8/245:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:00 pmSJO - GUA
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/25:56 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 10/239:41 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 8/14$192

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Guatemala City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Guatemala City that are best for you.

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Guatemala City

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San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

7:55 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 11/9

5:39 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/19

5:39 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/31

7:55 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 11/2

5:39 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 11/3

5:39 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 10/9

5:39 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/24

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 9/26

5:39 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 11/2

5:39 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/28

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 11/2

5:39 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/10

5:39 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$202

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 10/24

5:39 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$202

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The best insider tips for San José to Guatemala City flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San José to Guatemala City trip
Airlines
Avianca

Opt for Classic fare to earn LifeMiles and enjoy checked baggage perks.


Use airport kiosks for faster check-in if checking a bag.

Read more about Aviancaby Matt Meltzer
Volaris Costa Rica

Choose Plus fare for a checked bag and priority boarding.


Avoid middle seats for more comfort on Volaris Costa Rica.

Read more about Volaris Costa Ricaby Esther Carlstone
Airports
SJO

Leave for SJO with sufficient time to clear security. Self-check kiosks and baggage drop-off are available, but aim to arrive 3 hours before your flight.

Read more about SJOby Marisa Garcia
GUA

Take a taxi or Uber from GUA to Guatemala City center. It's a 20-minute drive and less stressful than navigating the bus system.

Read more about GUAby Evie Carrick
Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Avianca

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Expert on Volaris Costa Rica

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on GUA

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on SJO

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Guatemala City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guatemala City from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Guatemala City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Guatemala City. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City (average of $291). Flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to GUA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Guatemala City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Guatemala City. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Guatemala City flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City

Explore weekly flight availability from San José to Guatemala City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from SJO to GUA are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Guatemala City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guatemala City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guatemala City. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Volaris from San José to Guatemala City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,401 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Volaris
6.6
Okay
1,163 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Guatemala City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San José to Guatemala City?

    Booking a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) is your only option if you wish to fly from San José to Guatemala City. On a typical day, there are 8 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to La Aurora, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City.

  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Guatemala City flight route?

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora have been viewed 27 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Volaris ($99), Copa Airlines ($106), and Volaris Costa Rica ($129) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City. Volaris is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City consider choosing Air Canada (96%), Volaris Costa Rica (94%) or Avianca (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City is generally $192, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Guatemala City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Guatemala City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Guatemala City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Guatemala City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Guatemala City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Guatemala City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City (average of $291). Flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $615). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to Guatemala City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$99Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$106Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$129Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$147Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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