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Cheap flights from San José to Guatemala City from £84

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GUA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora are usually found in August or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£128

One-way from

£84

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£132

Good round-trip deal

£149 or less

Good one-way deal

£70 or less
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 1/4-5/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 28m total
  • San José to Guatemala City
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • San José to Guatemala City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/419:55SJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 46mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/405:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2£128
Wed 30/416:50SJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 35mAvianca
Sun 4/506:10GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 30mAvianca
Deal found 20/2£128
Mon 17/300:26SJO - GUA
1 stop22h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 24/301:19GUA - SJO
1 stop22h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£501
Tue 11/308:05SJO - GUA
1 stop13h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/301:05GUA - SJO
2 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£568

Find flights from San José to Guatemala City within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

San José

Fly to

Guatemala City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

19:55-21:41

Nonstop1h 46m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 5/4

05:39-07:21

Nonstop1h 42m

£128

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/4

16:50-18:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 4/5

06:10-07:40

Nonstop1h 30m

£128

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/3

00:26-22:59

1 stop22h 33m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 24/3

01:19-00:12

1 stop22h 53m

£501

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

08:05-21:48

1 stop13h 43m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 17/3

01:05-18:53

2 stops17h 48m

£568

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

19:55-21:41

Nonstop1h 46m

£84

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

15:05-22:50

1 stop7h 45m

£86

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

01:06-22:22

1 stop21h 16m

£252

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from San José to Guatemala City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to Guatemala City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 return flight from San José to Guatemala City. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City, you should look to book at least 57 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, San José Province to Guatemala City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City (average of £734). Flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £942). 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 return from San José to Guatemala City. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San José, San José Province to Guatemala City flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SJO to GUA are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Guatemala City, such as Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,760 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Avianca
6.8
Okay
2,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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?

    You will need to book a flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora if you want to fly from San José to Guatemala City. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to La Aurora (GUA) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Guatemala City from the San José airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SJO to GUA to be around 1h 34m.

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

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City round-trip from £128. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from £128, and Alaska Airlines, from £501. You may be able to fly from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City for 4% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City are Copa Airlines (£84), Avianca (£86), and Alaska Airlines (£252).

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

    Consider Air Canada (100%), Avianca (96%) or Avianca Costa Rica (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City.

  • 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 £128, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £69. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora), you can expect to pay £149 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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City (average of £734). Flying from San José, San José Province to Guatemala City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £942). 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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Copa AirlinesCheapest£64Average£142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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VolarisCheapest£93Average£128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Volaris Costa RicaCheapest£99Average£154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AviancaCheapest£102Average£132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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