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Flights from San Jose to Guatemala City

Need cheap flights from San Jose to Guatemala City? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

872 km
Distance

Weather now

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+77°F
Clear sky

Airports

GUA
6km

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Flight prices from San Jose to Guatemala City

Typically the return flight from San Jose to Guatemala City costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Guatemala City?

Here are approximate min and max prices for San Jose to Guatemala City flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Is Guatemala City an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from San Jose to Guatemala City with other routes:
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Direct flights from San Jose to Guatemala City

We could not found any direct flights to Guatemala City, if you are flying from San Jose. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Guatemala).
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Airports in Guatemala City and San Jose

Guatemala City has 1 airport and San Jose has 2 airports.
Guatemala City
San Jose
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
6 km from Guatemala City city center.
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Taxi
~10 min.
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Bus
~20 min.
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Which airport in Guatemala City is better?

The closest airport to Guatemala City city center is La Aurora International Airport (GUA) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from La Aurora International Airport (GUA), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Guatemala City

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Guatemala City:
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Pacaya Volcano at Night & Guatemala City Private Tour
Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury
15 reviews
Guatemala Personalized Private Tours
Day Trips • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours
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Guatemala City & Antigua Guatemala Private Tour
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours
40 reviews
Visit Hobbitenango Themed Park and Antigua Guatemala
Day Trips • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours • Historical Tours
7 reviews
Lake Atitlán and San Juan La Laguna Day Trip by Boat from Guatemala City
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
160 reviews
Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Air Tours • Historical Tours
80 reviews
Tikal From Guatemala
Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Air Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours
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Planning a trip from San Jose to Guatemala City? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Guatemala City looks currently:
Fri, 13 February
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+77°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
39 %
Sat, 14 February
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+79°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
34 %
Sun, 15 February
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+81°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
34 %
Mon, 16 February
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+79°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
38 %
Tue, 17 February
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+79°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
33 %
Wed, 18 February
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+79°F
Clear sky
3 m/s
33 %
Thu, 19 February
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+79°F
Rain
2 m/s
33 %
Fri, 20 February
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+81°F
Rain
5 m/s
34 %
Sat, 21 February
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+82°F
Rain
2 m/s
31 %
Sun, 22 February
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+75°F
Rain
6 m/s
44 %
Mon, 23 February
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+73°F
Scattered clouds
5 m/s
43 %
Tue, 24 February
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+72°F
Rain
4 m/s
48 %
Wed, 25 February
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+72°F
Scattered clouds
4 m/s
48 %
Thu, 26 February
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+75°F
Rain
3 m/s
41 %
Fri, 27 February
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+81°F
Rain
2 m/s
31 %

How expensive is Guatemala City?

Guatemala City prices compared to San Jose:
Guatemala City is in average 7% cheaper than San Jose. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Clothing (+4%) and Sports (+5%).

Some Price Examples (vs San Jose):

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Food
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$8.18 vs $10.76
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$45.37 vs $56.64
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McMeal at McDonalds
$8.18 vs $10.19
Cappuccino (regular)
$3.07 vs $3.28
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 vs $2.18
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.04 vs $1.87
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$2.26 vs $1.90
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$3.07 vs $1.91
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.71 vs $3.28
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.97 vs $8.59
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.58 vs $8.30
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Banana (1kg)
$1.74 vs $1.74
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$12.71 vs $15.86
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.95 vs $2.75
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Transport
-39.02%
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Utilities
+98.75%
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Sports
+5.44%
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Childcare
-36.98%
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Clothing
+4.40%
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Rent
-7.62%
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Buy
-18.24%
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Salaries
-47.52%
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Guatemala City in average is 7% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Utilities, Salaries, Transport prices.

FAQ

Flying from San Jose to Guatemala City? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Guatemala City has?
There are 1 of airport in Guatemala City: La Aurora International Airport. The closest one is La Aurora International Airport which is 6 km away.
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How far is it to fly between San Jose and Guatemala City?
A passenger flying direct from San Jose to Guatemala City will travel around 872 km.
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How long does it take to travel from San Jose to Guatemala City?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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What’s the weather like in Guatemala City?
On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Clear sky and +77°F in Guatemala City.
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Is there a direct connection between San Jose and Guatemala City?
No, there are no direct flights to Guatemala City if you are flying from San Jose.
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Guatemala City guide

Guatemala City themes

This is what Guatemala City is known for:

Location

Guatemala City is located in Guatemala, 872 km away from San Jose:

Guatemala City time zone

Both San Jose and Guatemala City have the same time zone
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19:33
Time in Guatemala City right now

Currency and exchange rate

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Visa to Guatemala

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.
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Language in Guatemala

Official language in Guatemala is Spanish. People knowledge of English is average².
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Official language
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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Guatemala City might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Be careful

Air Quality

Guatemala City generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: moderate

Guatemala City pros and cons

About Avionero

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