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

About 8% of weekly flights between Guatemala City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Copa Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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

Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

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

For as low as C$ 474, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Guatemala City in 1h 44m. The distance from Guatemala City to San José is about 855 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

Currently priced at C$ 188, Avianca will fly you from Guatemala City to San José and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Avianca is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Guatemala City to San José

The most flights from GUA to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

Consider Air France (100%), Copa Airlines (100%) or Iberia (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Guatemala City to San José.

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

If you book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, you will be flying from La Aurora to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) take 1h 43m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from La Aurora to San José per day from 1 airline.

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 vacation 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Guatemala City to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José (average of C$ 249). Flying from Guatemala City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 441). 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?

When flying from Guatemala City to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Guatemala City to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Guatemala City to San José flights typically cost between C$ 269 and C$ 441 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (13 Feb-20 Feb).

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Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Guatemala City to San José?
If you book a flight from Guatemala City to San José, you will be flying from La Aurora to Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) take 1h 43m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from La Aurora to San José per day from 1 airline.
How popular is this Guatemala City to San José flight route?
Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
How long is the flight from Guatemala City to San José?
For as low as C$ 474, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Guatemala City in 1h 44m. The distance from Guatemala City to San José is about 855 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Guatemala City to San José round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 188, Avianca will fly you from Guatemala City to San José and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Avianca is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Guatemala City to San José?
Consider Air France (100%), Copa Airlines (100%) or Iberia (96%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Guatemala City to San José.
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 vacation 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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José (average of C$ 249). Flying from Guatemala City to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 441). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Guatemala City to San José?

The price you pay for your flight from Guatemala City to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GUA to SJO?

When flying from Guatemala City to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Guatemala City to San José?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Guatemala City to San José flights typically cost between C$ 269 and C$ 441 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (13 Feb-20 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Guatemala City to San José

The most flights from GUA to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

About 8% of weekly flights between Guatemala City and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Copa Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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.

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Guatemala City to San José flights typically cost between C$ 269 and C$ 441 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 448 on Avianca (13 Feb-20 Feb).