Guatemala City to San José (Alajuela) (GUA–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Q64061
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
5:45 AM
CST
7:17 AM
CST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AV655
AV avianca
32N
6:10 AM
CST
7:45 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM392
CM Copa
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:03 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF4507
AF Air France
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:03 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV653
AV avianca
32N
8:00 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV651
AV avianca
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AC2936
AC Air Canada
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Q64069
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
9:41 PM
CST
11:13 PM
CST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV641
AV avianca
32N
9:45 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64068
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
5:30 AM
CST
7:04 AM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AV650
AV avianca
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV640
AV avianca
32N
6:00 AM
CST TM
7:35 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2935
AC Air Canada
32N
6:00 AM
CST TM
7:35 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64060
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
2:39 PM
CST
4:13 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV654
AV avianca
32N
4:15 PM
CST TM
5:50 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV652
AV avianca
32N
4:15 PM
CST TM
5:50 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM391
CM Copa
738
7:55 PM
CST TM
9:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guatemala City to San José (Alajuela)
5 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 531 mi 1h 30m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

GUA–SJO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Vuela Aviacion, S.A. and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 32N 1h30-1h35 Star Alliance
Q6 Vuela Aviacion, S.A. 13 32N 1h32
AC Air Canada 7 32N 1h35 Star Alliance
AF Air France 7 738 1h39 SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 1h39 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AV, Q6
738 Boeing 737-800 – AF, CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM (28 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: Q6 (13 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: AF (7 flights/wk, 15%)
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 SJO direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
517
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.

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric GUA→SJO SAL→SJO
Distance from GUA 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 3
Weekly flights 48 32
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
531 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 39m.

GUA–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance531 mi / 855 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights48 out / 41 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 39m. The route covers 531 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air France, avianca, Copa Airlines and Vuela Aviacion, S.A..
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from GUA to SJO. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGA, MSY, UIO, IAD, YUL, EWR, SAL, BOG, PTY, DFW, FLL, MEX, IAH, LAX, MIA, ATL, MCO, MDE, CUN, ORD and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJO 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUA to SJO

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air France, avianca, Copa Airlines and Vuela Aviacion, S.A.. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

GUA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to SJO ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL).