New York to Guatemala City (JFK–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–GUA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,064 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 4h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | 320 | 4h13 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guatemala City from New York
| Metric | JFK→GUA | TEB→GUA | EWR→GUA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 3h 57m | 5h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to GUA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue and Copa Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to GUA is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,064 miles (3,321 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 Cancún, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and El Salvador. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).