Cheap flights from Guatemala City to San José from £79

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GUA — SJO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£149

One-way from

£79

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£134
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 9/10-15/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 24m total
  • Guatemala City to San José
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Guatemala City to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Guatemala City to San José

Cheapest flights from Guatemala City to San José
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 12 September 2025.

Thu 9/1005:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 43mCopa Airlines
Wed 15/1019:55SJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/9£149
Sun 19/1005:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 43mCopa Airlines
Wed 29/1019:55SJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/9£171
Fri 7/1105:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 40mCopa Airlines
Sat 15/1104:08SJO - GUA
1 stop5h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£179
Fri 31/1005:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 40mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/1111:00SJO - GUA
1 stop12h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£183
Wed 5/1105:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 40mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/1104:08SJO - GUA
1 stop5h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£191
Mon 15/905:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 44mCopa Airlines
Thu 18/919:55SJO - GUA
Nonstop1h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9£192
Wed 17/905:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 44mCopa Airlines
Mon 22/917:54SJO - GUA
1 stop14h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£193
Wed 1/1003:59GUA - SJO
1 stop5h 59mCopa Airlines
Mon 6/1017:55SJO - GUA
1 stop15h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£194
Thu 6/1105:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/1104:08SJO - GUA
1 stop5h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9£196
Fri 31/1005:39GUA - SJO
Nonstop1h 40mCopa Airlines
Fri 7/1104:08SJO - GUA
1 stop4h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/9£201
Thu 23/1004:22GUA - SJO
1 stop14h 36mCopa Airlines
Mon 27/1017:55SJO - GUA
1 stop14h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/9£202

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 9/10

05:39-07:22

Nonstop1h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/10

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

£149

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 19/10

05:39-07:22

Nonstop1h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/10

19:55-21:36

Nonstop1h 41m

£171

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 25/10

05:39-07:22

Nonstop1h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/10

18:10-09:18

1 stop15h 08m

£171

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 10/10

05:39-07:22

Nonstop1h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

18:10-08:54

1 stop14h 44m

£171

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 6/11

05:39-07:19

Nonstop1h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

04:08-09:20

1 stop5h 12m

£171

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 14/11

05:39-07:19

Nonstop1h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

04:08-09:20

1 stop5h 12m

£179

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 7/11

05:39-07:19

Nonstop1h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

04:08-08:56

1 stop4h 48m

£179

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 23/2

04:24-18:56

1 stop14h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

19:55-21:40

Nonstop1h 45m

£193

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 13/11

16:28-08:19

1 stop15h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

19:55-21:38

Nonstop1h 43m

£193

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 23/9

05:39-07:23

Nonstop1h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/10

10:08-19:44

1 stop9h 36m

£193

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Guatemala City to San José. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 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 12 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 12 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Avianca from Guatemala City to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

5.1

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.

Food

5.1

Boarding

7.0

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

5.4

Crew

7.2

Comfort

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MCO - BOG

The flights were on time and the staff was polite. No food on board that I can remember on the first let of my flight, no inflight entertainment either unless you use your device.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Guatemala City to San José?

    Booking a flight from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Guatemala City to San José. On a typical day, there are 7 flights from La Aurora to Juan Santamaria Intl, all of which are around 1h 43m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from La Aurora to San José.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province in 1h 43m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province is about 531 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province round-trip from £111. Users have found that Avianca is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province on time: Air France (100%), Copa Airlines (100%), Air Canada (94%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Guatemala City to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Guatemala City to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Guatemala City to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Guatemala City to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Guatemala City to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Guatemala City to San José 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 Guatemala City to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Guatemala City to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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