Arrive at GUA 2 to 3 hours before departure due to unpredictable security lines, especially during early morning or late evening flights.
$85+ Cheap flights from Guatemala City (GUA) to San José (SJO)
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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GUA — SJO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Guatemala City to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guatemala City (GUA) to San José (SJO). 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 November 13, 2025.
Most accurate provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | OneTravel 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $153 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $85 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $192 |
Good round-trip deal | $182 or less |
Good one-way deal | $103 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Guatemala City to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Guatemala City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guatemala City to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/195:45 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Tue 11/255:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/10![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$153
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/159:40 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Sun 11/166:00 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/11![Avianca logo]()
$159
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/149:40 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Sun 11/166:00 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/10![Avianca logo]()
$160
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/208:00 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Mon 11/244:15 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/11![Avianca logo]()
$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:41 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/255:00 pmSJO - GUA
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/2110:26 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Sun 11/235:30 amSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/12![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$166
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 11/139:40 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Mon 11/174:15 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Deal found 11/12![Avianca logo]()
$171
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:45 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/225:00 pmSJO - GUA
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$174
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:40 pmGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/225:00 pmSJO - GUA
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:45 amGUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 32mVolaris Costa Rica
Thu 12/182:39 pmSJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 34mVolaris Costa Rica
Deal found 11/13![Volaris Costa Rica logo]()
$177
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Guatemala City to San José 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 November 13, 2025.
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Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Sun 1/18
6:24 am-8:06 am
Nonstop1h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 1/23
6:08 pm-9:34 am
1 stop15h 26m
$252
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Sat 2/7
4:24 am-10:00 am
1 stop5h 36m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 2/22
7:55 pm-9:40 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$252
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Sat 12/13
4:28 pm-7:10 am
1 stop14h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 12/31
2:53 pm-11:11 pm
1 stop8h 18m
$254
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Fri 12/26
6:24 am-8:04 am
Nonstop1h 40m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 12/29
4:08 am-9:34 am
1 stop5h 26m
$261
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Mon 1/19
2:26 am-5:01 pm
1 stop14h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 1/22
2:54 pm-11:11 pm
1 stop8h 17m
$263
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Tue 12/9
4:28 pm-8:19 am
1 stop15h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 12/20
5:53 pm-9:34 am
1 stop15h 41m
$272
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Thu 1/29
2:26 am-5:01 pm
1 stop14h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 1/31
4:09 am-8:55 am
1 stop4h 46m
$274
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Wed 12/31
4:28 pm-8:21 am
1 stop15h 53m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 1/4
7:55 pm-9:40 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
$277
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Mon 11/17
2:41 am-7:33 am
1 stop4h 52m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/21
7:55 pm-9:38 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
$302
Guatemala CitySan José
GUA - SJO
GUASJO
Guatemala City La Aurora
Sun 2/1
4:27 pm-7:06 am
1 stop14h 39m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/7
4:09 am-8:55 am
1 stop4h 46m
$306
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Guatemala City to San José in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Guatemala City-San José flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Guatemala City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Guatemala City-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Guatemala City-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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 Guatemala City-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Guatemala City to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guatemala City to San José. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Guatemala City to San José, you should look to book at least 16 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 Guatemala City to San José?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José (average of $94). Flying from Guatemala City to San José in July is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 GUA to SJO?
Find hourly flight availability from Guatemala City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Guatemala City to San José at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Guatemala City to San José delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Guatemala City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Guatemala City to San José flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Guatemala City to San José flights?
Over the last year, Alaska Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
The best insider tips for Guatemala City to San José flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing San José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Guatemala City to San José, such as Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, and Volaris. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$103 | Average$231 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$113 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$190 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$219 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |