Buffalo to Guatemala City (BUF–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BUF and GUA. Nearest airports to BUF with scheduled service: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 68 mi) · Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 16 mi) · Niagara District Airport (YCM, 28 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
IAD Dulles 6h 57m AVCMEJA AVUA Dulles (IAD) to Guatemala City flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 10m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Guatemala City flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAACAS AAAVLR Chicago (ORD) to Guatemala City flights
MCO Orlando 7h 25m ADB6F9 F9 Orlando (MCO) to Guatemala City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 4m AAFJG3 AAF9QR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Guatemala City flights
JFK New York 11h 30m AFAMAT AVLR New York (JFK) to Guatemala City flights
EWR Newark 12h 47m CMOSUA UA Newark (EWR) to Guatemala City flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 55m ADB6 B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Guatemala City flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 55m B6 ASAVLR Los Angeles (LAX) to Guatemala City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Buffalo to Guatemala City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and GUA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to GUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
405
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → GUA
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
GUA → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →

Other ways to reach Guatemala City from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to La Aurora International Airport.
Metric BUF→GUA YHM→GUA YYZ→GUA
Distance from BUF 63 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to La Aurora International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Guatemala City is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · GUA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 4:00 PM in Guatemala City.
Visa & Entry

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.

BUF–GUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Guatemala City route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to GUA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Guatemala City is 2 hours behind Buffalo.
Yes, return flights from GUA to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).