Austin to Guatemala City (AUS–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–GUA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
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Other ways to reach Guatemala City from Austin
| Metric | AUS→GUA | SAT→GUA | IAH→GUA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 42 |
| Flight time | 2h 43m | 3h 9m | 2h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Guatemala City.
US passport holders enter Guatemala visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Guatemala is part of the CA-4 agreement with El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, immigration stamps your passport after a quick review.
The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the Dirección General de Migración in Guatemala City (fee: GTQ 200, about $26). Antigua Guatemala, Lake Atitlán, and Tikal are the main draws. Spanish language schools in Antigua and around Lake Atitlán attract thousands of students year-round, with one-on-one instruction starting at $150 per week including homestay.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Guatemala City run about 2 hours 45 minutes on American Airlines and Avianca. Houston (IAH) to GUA runs about 3 hours on United. Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles also have direct service. Guatemala uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), trading at roughly 7.7 GTQ per $1. US dollars are accepted at tourist-oriented businesses but not universally. ATMs are common in cities and tourist towns. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Chicken buses (repurposed US school buses) are the cheapest transport at GTQ 5 to GTQ 25 per ride. Tourist shuttles between Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Flores (for Tikal) cost $15 to $50 per person.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to GUA
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
AUS to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to GUA is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,170 miles (1,883 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (IAH).