Miami to Guatemala City (MIA–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIA–GUA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Iberia and Lan Colombia lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | 738 | 2h53-3h57 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 21 | 738 | 2h53-3h03 | Oneworld | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 2 | 763 | 2h27-4h23 | – | – | |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TXG TXG | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guatemala City from Miami
| Metric | MIA→GUA | FLL→GUA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, 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.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to GUA
Miami International Airport (MIA) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, American Airlines, Iberia, Lan Colombia and TXG. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to GUA ranges from 2 hours 27 minutes to 4 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL).