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$159+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GUA
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 9, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/184:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 9/1910:00 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 8/7$279
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 9/129:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$294
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 9/67:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/5$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 10/279:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$297
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 9/137:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 8/317:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$300
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Thu 10/298:05 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/6$302
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 9/219:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 10/199:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/7$308
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sun 10/259:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$309
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/249:35 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Tue 12/297:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/4$310
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/204:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Mon 8/247:00 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/4$311

Find 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 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Avianca)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$260

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Guatemala City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/12

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/15

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$314

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/22

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/26

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$314
Quickest round-trip

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/9

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 11/15

6:24 am-8:07 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$314

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/20

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 8/23

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$314

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 9/19

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$314

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/21

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 8/26

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$314

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/11

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 9/15

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$324

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/27

7:55 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 9/2

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$324

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/24

4:08 am-8:46 am

1 stop4h 38m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 8/28

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$339

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - GUA Guatemala City La Aurora

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 02m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 9/17

6:24 am-8:08 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$339

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Guatemala City in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Guatemala City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Guatemala City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Guatemala City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Guatemala City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Guatemala City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 to Guatemala City?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Guatemala City, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of $164). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 9, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from San José to Guatemala City by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José 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 8, 2026.

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Guatemala City flights typically cost between $197 and $283 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $273 on Avianca (Dec 3-Dec 6).

The best insider tips for San José to Guatemala City flights

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Our travel experts
Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Avianca

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 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 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 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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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 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Volaris Costa Rica,Copa Airlines, andAvianca 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.
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,563 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,530 reviews
Volaris Costa Rica
7.9
Good
81 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

5.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.9

Boarding

7.9

Food

5.9

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 7 flights from Juan Santamaria Intl to La Aurora, all of which are around 1h 35m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City.

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

    Flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora have been viewed 30 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Guatemala City?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from San José to Guatemala City in about 1h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 531 mi between San José and Guatemala City. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Guatemala City round-trip from $117. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volaris Costa Rica, from $133, and Avianca, from $139. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Guatemala City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to Guatemala City are Volaris Costa Rica ($77), Avianca ($79), and Copa Airlines ($133).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San José to Guatemala City consider choosing Air Canada (97%), Avianca (97%) or Avianca Costa Rica (97%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from San José to Guatemala City is generally $265, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora), you can expect to pay $294 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 to Guatemala City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of $164). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 3 airlines flying from San José to Guatemala City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José to Guatemala City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$117Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$133Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$139Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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