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Cheap flights from San José to Guatemala City from £118

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GUA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora are usually found in February or March, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 16 June 2026.

Fri 7/816:35
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 35m
Avianca
Sun 9/821:45
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 12/6£203
Wed 5/816:35
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 35m
Avianca
Sat 8/807:00
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 14/6£204
Fri 24/719:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 42m
Copa Airlines
Sat 1/806:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£218
Fri 25/1219:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/106:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 15/6£225
Fri 18/1219:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Mon 21/1206:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£238
Thu 20/805:45
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop14h 13m
Copa Airlines
Tue 25/806:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£250
Sun 20/1219:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Mon 28/1202:27
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£258
Sun 21/604:10
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop4h 37m
Copa Airlines
Wed 1/706:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£259
Fri 27/1119:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Wed 2/1204:18
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 01m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 12/6£265
Sun 29/1119:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/1204:18
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£271
Mon 22/619:55
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Mon 29/606:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£277
Thu 26/1103:59
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop4h 47m
Copa Airlines
Tue 1/1206:24
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 16/6£278

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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 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£118

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£201
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 7/8-9/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • San José to Guatemala City
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • San José to Guatemala City
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 June 2026.
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San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/7

19:55-21:37

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 26/7

06:24-08:05

Nonstop1h 41m

£218

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/7

19:55-21:37

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 21/7

06:24-08:05

Nonstop1h 41m

£218

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/11

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 20/11

06:24-08:07

Nonstop1h 43m

£218

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/9

04:08-09:33

1 stop5h 25m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 5/10

06:24-08:07

Nonstop1h 43m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

12:06-22:43

1 stop10h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 2/8

06:24-08:08

Nonstop1h 44m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

19:55-21:37

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 22/8

10:34-16:49

1 stop6h 15m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/12

17:53-09:40

1 stop15h 47m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 11/12

06:24-08:07

Nonstop1h 43m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/8

14:48-23:07

1 stop8h 19m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 31/8

06:24-08:08

Nonstop1h 44m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/10

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 10/10

02:25-16:48

1 stop14h 23m

£250

San JoséGuatemala City

SJO - GUA

SJOGUA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/8

19:55-21:37

Nonstop1h 42m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 21/8

04:23-10:58

1 stop6h 35m

£250

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

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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 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 £122). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in June is currently the most expensive (average of £201). 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 16 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Guatemala City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José 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 18 April 2026.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José 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 16 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Avianca from San José to Guatemala City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.5

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.2

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - CDG

There is nothing to eat between dinner and breakfast (quite small portions). We were really hungry
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,531 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,531 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.3

Overall

6.5

Food

5.0

Comfort

6.2

Crew

7.2

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ana Victoria,Jun 2026

BOG - CDG

There is nothing to eat between dinner and breakfast (quite small portions). We were really hungry

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 1 airline has flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to La Aurora (GUA) on a regular basis. There are 7 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 42m.

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

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.

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

    Copa Airlines can get you from San José to Guatemala City in just under 1h 42m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 531 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Guatemala City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca (£39), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Guatemala City. You may be able to fly from San José to Guatemala City for 74% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider KLM (98%), Air France (98%) or Copa Airlines (98%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Guatemala City.

  • 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 to Guatemala City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of £122). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in June is currently the most expensive (average of £201). 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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AviancaCheapest£39Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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