Chicago to Guatemala City (ORD–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–GUA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,899 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 4 | 32N | 4h20 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 3 | B38M | 4h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | A20N | 3h51 | – | – |
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Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · GUA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–GUA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to GUA
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, United Airlines, American Airlines and Avianca Costa Rica. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ORD to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to GUA is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,899 miles (3,057 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.