Cheap flights from San José to Guatemala City

SJO — GUA
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
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 May or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Guatemala City

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 2 November 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 266

Good round-trip deal

C$ 219 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 111 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guatemala City La Aurora.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guatemala City from San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Guatemala City. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José to Guatemala City is 47 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 San José to Guatemala City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of C$ 147). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 188). 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 2 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San José to Guatemala City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 2 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Volaris Costa Rica and 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.

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

5.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

5.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.2

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Volaris Costa Rica is currently your cheapest option to Guatemala City, with prices starting at C$ 219. You may be able to fly from San José to Guatemala City for 16% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San José to Guatemala City are Air Canada (93%), Avianca (91%) and Avianca Costa Rica (91%).

  • 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 vacation 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Guatemala City (average of C$ 147). Flying from San José to Guatemala City in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 188). 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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Top airline flying from San José to Guatemala City

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Volaris Costa RicaCheapestC$ 219AverageC$ 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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