Dulles to Guatemala City (IAD–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–GUA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Avianca Costa Rica lead the route. The flight covers 1,862 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | B38M | 4h38 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 4 | 32N | 4h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 4:00 PM in Guatemala City.
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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to GUA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and United Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IAD to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to GUA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,862 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.