Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Guatemala City flights?

Over the past year, Copa Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San José to Guatemala City delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between San José and Guatemala City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Guatemala City flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

According to our current data, Avianca (£39), and Volaris Costa Rica (£44) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Guatemala City. You may be able to fly from San José to Guatemala City for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Weekly flight availability from San José to Guatemala City

The most flights from SJO to GUA are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

While on average a flight from San José to Guatemala City is generally £75, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £58. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora), you can expect to pay £197 for that flight.

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

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

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 2 different airlines have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to La Aurora (GUA) on a regular basis. There are 8 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 41m.

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.

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Wed 8/413:36

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Tue 7/414:39

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Deal found 14/3£138

Mon 23/314:39

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Fri 27/322:26

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Deal found 12/3£143

Mon 23/305:30

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GUA

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Thu 26/305:45

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Deal found 14/3£154

Thu 26/314:39

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Sun 29/305:45

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Volaris Costa Rica

Deal found 12/3£156

Tue 17/314:39

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Tue 24/305:45

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Mon 6/413:36

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Mon 23/305:30

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Sat 28/305:45

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Deal found 15/3£171

Fri 10/413:36

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GUA

Nonstop1h 34m

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Sun 12/405:45

GUA

SJO

Nonstop1h 32m

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Deal found 13/3£174

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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 85 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of £82). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in June is currently the most expensive (average of £101). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Guatemala City in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% 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?

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.

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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 2 different airlines have flights from Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) to La Aurora (GUA) on a regular basis. There are 8 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 41m.
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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Guatemala City round-trip?
According to our current data, Avianca (£39), and Volaris Costa Rica (£44) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Guatemala City. You may be able to fly from San José to Guatemala City for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from San José to Guatemala City?
Consider Air Canada (98%), KLM (98%) or Air France (98%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Guatemala City.
What are the cheapest flights from San José to Guatemala City?
While on average a flight from San José to Guatemala City is generally £75, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £58. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guatemala City La Aurora), you can expect to pay £197 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 to Guatemala City?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of £82). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in June is currently the most expensive (average of £101). 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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