Guatemala City to Los Angeles (GUA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,195 mi airlines charter/private 33/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 59m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV556
AV avianca
A20N
1:50 AM
CST
6:05 AM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1354+2
AS Alaska
7M8
1:59 AM
CST
6:10 AM
PDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1138
UA United
B38M
2:25 AM
CST
6:39 AM
PDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LR640
LR Avianca Costa Rica
A20N
8:28 AM
CST
12:04 PM
PDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV640
AV avianca
32N
8:45 AM
CST
1:00 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64062
Q6 Aero Condor Peru
32N
2:12 PM
CST
6:16 PM
PDT
5h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV557
AV avianca
A20N
7:25 AM
PDT TB
1:10 PM
CST
4h 45m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64063
Q6 Aero Condor Peru
32N
9:00 AM
PDT TB
2:47 PM
CST
4h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LR641
LR Avianca Costa Rica
A20N
2:40 PM
PDT
8:14 PM
CST
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV641
AV avianca
A20N
2:40 PM
PDT TB
8:20 PM
CST
4h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1353+2
AS Alaska
B38M
5:38 PM
PDT T6
11:36 PM
CST
4h 58m
29%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1137
UA United
7M8
10:53 PM
PDT T7
4:48 AM+1
CST
4h 55m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
MEX Mexico City 7h 15m AFAMQ6 AAAMCX Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 7h 16m AVBAIB ACAVBR San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 7h 45m ACUA AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 45m AAF9QR AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
CUN Cancún 7h 54m AVY4 AAAMDL Cancún (CUN) to Los Angeles flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 28m AV AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 5m B6 ADB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles flights
MIA Miami 9h 19m AABAIB 5YAAAF Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 24m AFDLKL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 9h 37m ACAFAV ASUA San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Los Angeles flights
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Guatemala City to Los Angeles
5 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 2,195 mi 5h 13m nonstop -1h behind

GUA–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Alaska Airlines and Aero Condor Peru lead the route. The flight covers 2,195 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 10 32N, A20N 5h15 Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY 7 7M8 5h11 Oneworld AY
Q6 Aero Condor Peru 7 32N 5h04
UA United Airlines 7 B38M 5h14 Star Alliance
LR Avianca Costa Rica 2 A20N 4h36
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV, Q6
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
A20N Airbus A320neo – AV, LR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (17 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: LR + Q6 (9 flights/wk, 27%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUA to LAX direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,378
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
GUA → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
LAX → GUA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric GUA→LAX SAL→LAX SAP→LAX
Distance from GUA 126 mi 184 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 9 1
Weekly flights 33 75
Flight time 5h 13m 4h 41m 5h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,195 mi / 3,532 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

GUA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,195 mi / 3,532 km
Flight time5h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights33 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 5h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 2,195 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from GUA to LAX: avianca, Alaska Airlines, Aero Condor Peru, United Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez, El Salvador and George Bush Intercontinental.
Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Guatemala City.
Yes, return flights from LAX to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL and SAP. 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.

Flights from GUA to LAX

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Alaska Airlines, Aero Condor Peru, United Airlines and Avianca Costa Rica. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GUA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to LAX is about 5 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,195 miles (3,532 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez, El Salvador and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).