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Cheap Flights to Guatemala City
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | September | Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop |
| Average price | C$ 515 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2020 |
| Round-trip from | C$ 193 | From Toronto to Guatemala City |
Cheapest prices for Guatemala City flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Guatemala City?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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YTO - GUA Price
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C$ 421 - C$ 1161
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GUA Temperature
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22 - 25 °C
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GUA Rainfall
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0 - 105 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to Guatemala City?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Guatemala City, you should look to book at least 60 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Guatemala City?
The cheapest day to fly to Guatemala City is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Flights in the evening are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Guatemala City. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.
How long is the flight to Guatemala City?
Flights to Guatemala City, Guatemala from Canada range from about 6.5h-30h. The precise length of your flight will depend on your city of departure, as well as the number and length of stopovers made along the way. If you’re departing from Toronto Pearson, your flight time will likely be shorter than departing from Vancouver International, due to distance. You must also consider your budget, as flights with a single stopover will likely be more expensive than those with two or more, adding to your flight time significantly.
Where can you get direct flights to Guatemala City from?
There are no direct flights to Guatemala City from any airport in Canada, unfortunately. However, you can try to book a flight that is as direct as possible by departing from major airports that typically service the airlines that regularly fly into Guatemala City. The airlines that service daily flights into Guatemala City include Avianca, Copa Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines. When you do experience stopovers en route to Guatemala City, you can expect these to occur in cities like San Francisco, Houston, and Mexico City, all common to this route.
How do you get from Guatemala City airport to the city centre?
When your destination is Guatemala City, you’ll alight at La Aurora International Airport (GUA), which is about 8.7 km southwest of the city centre. To reach Guatemala City’s city centre from the airport, you can take a taxi, which will cost about C$10-C$13 and take around 10 minutes to reach your destination. In the same time frame but for less money, you can opt to book an Uber, which will cost closer to C$5-C$8. You can also ride a local bus from the airport to El Calvario in Guatemala City. This will take about 24 minutes as there are several stops made along the way, while costing only about C$1.30.
What are some things to do in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala and home to a distinct culture and history, thanks to its Mayan roots and natural beauty. There is plenty for tourists to see and do in Guatemala City and beyond. For example, you can explore the pyramids of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and some of the largest Mayan ruins in existence. Stroll through a traditional Guatemalan cemetery, such as the colourful Chichicastenango Cemetery, where the beautiful colours of the gravesite are sure to strike a note of wonder. The nearby Mayan market is the perfect spot to purchase authentic handicrafts from locals. Pack your swimsuit and book it to the gorgeous natural pools of Semuc Champey in Lanquin to enjoy warm, turquoise waters purported to having healing abilities.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Guatemala City?
Canadian citizens need a valid passport to travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala, although a visa is not required for tourists staying under 30 days.
