Guatemala City to Los Angeles (GUA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 1m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 10 | 32N, A20N | 5h15-5h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY | 7 | B38M | 5h41 | – | Oneworld | AY |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 7 | A20N | 5h16 | – | – | – |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 5h14 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 2 | A20N | 5h01 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Guatemala City
| Metric | GUA→LAX | SAL→LAX | SAP→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GUA | – | 126 mi | 184 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 67 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 1m | 5h 7m | 5h 48m |
Travel Essentials
GUA: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GUA to LAX
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, Aero Condor Peru and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GUA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GUA to LAX ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,195 miles (3,532 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).