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Cheap flights from Guatemala City to San José from C$ 213

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GUA — SJO
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 28 April 2026.

Mon 8/67:00 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 30m
Avianca
Wed 17/64:35 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 24/4C$ 409
Sat 2/56:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/57:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 423
Fri 15/56:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sun 17/54:10 a.m.
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop4h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 424
Mon 4/52:29 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 52m
Copa Airlines
Thu 28/510:05 a.m.
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop9h 54m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 425
Mon 13/76:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Fri 17/77:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 42m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 438
Fri 1/56:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/55:50 a.m.
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop5h 58m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 439
Thu 26/112:26 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 34m
Copa Airlines
Sun 29/115:56 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop15h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 440
Thu 30/46:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 38m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/57:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 461
Fri 26/64:29 p.m.
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sun 28/67:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 462
Sun 26/42:31 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/56:19 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
1 stop4h 49m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 463
Fri 1/56:24 a.m.
GUA
-
SJO
Nonstop1h 41m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/57:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 476
Fri 1/54:33 p.m.
GUA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sat 2/57:55 p.m.
SJO
-
GUA
Nonstop1h 46m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 477

Find 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 409

One-way from

C$ 213

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 293

Good round-trip deal

C$ 380 or less
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 8/6-16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Guatemala City to San José
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 28/7
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 41m total
  • Guatemala City to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Guatemala City La Aurora to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Guatemala City to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 6/6

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 423
Quickest round-trip

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Fri 24/7

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/7

7:55 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 6/6

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/6

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 25/5

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 6/7

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/7

7:55 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Wed 21/10

6:24 a.m.-8:07 a.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

7:55 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 25/6

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/7

7:55 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 423

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sat 23/5

4:24 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 424

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 21/5

10:35 a.m.-4:51 p.m.

1 stop6h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

7:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 424

Guatemala CitySan José

GUA - SJO

GUASJO

Guatemala City La Aurora

Thu 4/6

6:24 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

4:10 a.m.-9:34 a.m.

1 stop5h 24m

C$ 424

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Guatemala City to San José

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José (average of C$ 243). Flying from Guatemala City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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 28 April 2026.

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.

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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 28 April 2026.
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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Crew

7.2

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,514 reviews
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,514 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.3

Crew

7.2

Food

5.0

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

BOG - BOS

Customer service was great from the counter to the light crew. It would be nice if the airplanes were equipped with in-flight entertainment system for such a longhaul flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Guatemala City to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 38m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 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, 5 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$ 423, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Guatemala City in 1h 41m. 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$ 186, 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 32% 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 (97%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Guatemala City to San José.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Guatemala City to San José? While on average our users pay C$ 1,386, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 380. The most popular route (Guatemala City La Aurora - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around C$ 323.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guatemala City to San José (average of C$ 243). Flying from Guatemala City to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 318). 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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AviancaCheapestC$ 186AverageC$ 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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