Los Angeles to Guatemala City (LAX–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–GUA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, avianca and Aero Condor Peru lead the route. The flight covers 2,195 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY | 7 | B38M | 4h47 | Oneworld | AY | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 4h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 7 | A20N | 4h47 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 4h51 | Star Alliance | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to GUA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, avianca, Aero Condor Peru, United Airlines and Avianca Costa Rica. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to GUA is about 4 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,195 miles (3,532 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Mexico City Benito Juárez and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.