Guatemala City to Chicago (GUA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2007
UA United
B38M
12:26 PM
CST
6:15 PM
CDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1168
AA American
7M8
1:30 PM
CST
7:24 PM
CDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV630
AV avianca
32N
2:10 PM
CST
8:04 PM
CDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LR630
LR Avianca Costa Rica
A20N
2:15 PM
CST
7:32 PM
CDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA329
AA American
738
8:32 AM
CDT T3
11:57 AM
CST
4h 25m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2006
UA United
B38M
9:10 AM
CDT T1
12:45 PM
CST
4h 35m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV631
AV avianca
32N
3:40 PM
CDT T5
7:00 PM
CST
4h 20m
29%
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
IAH Houston 6h 45m ACUA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 51m AFDLKL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 12m AAF9QR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 22m F9 AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 35m AABAIB 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 7h 35m AVY4 AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 58m B6 AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 32m AFAMQ6 AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
IAD Dulles 8h 39m AVUA ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 8h 55m UA AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guatemala City to Chicago
4 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,899 mi 4h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

GUA–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 4 32N 4h54 Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 2 B38M 4h49 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 1 7M8 4h54 Oneworld
LR Avianca Costa Rica 1 A20N 4h17
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
A20N Airbus A320neo – LR
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (6 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 13%)
Unaffiliated: LR (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,686
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 → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → GUA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric GUA→ORD SAL→ORD
Distance from GUA 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 8 3
Flight time 4h 52m 5h
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 52m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

GUA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,899 mi / 3,057 km
Flight time4h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,899 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from GUA to ORD: avianca, United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca Costa Rica.
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 George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL. 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 ORD

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca Costa Rica. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to ORD is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL).