San José (Alajuela) to Guatemala City (SJO–GUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Q64068
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
5:30 AM
CST
7:04 AM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AV650
AV avianca
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV640
AV avianca
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2935
AC Air Canada
32N
6:00 AM
CST TM
7:35 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64060
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
2:39 PM
CST
4:13 PM
CST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV652
AV avianca
32N
4:15 PM
CST TM
5:50 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV654
AV avianca
32N
5:25 PM
CST TM
7:00 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM391
CM Copa
738
7:55 PM
CST TM
9:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64061
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
5:45 AM
CST
7:17 AM
CST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV655
AV avianca
32N
6:10 AM
CST
7:45 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM392
CM Copa
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:03 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AF4507
AF Air France
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:03 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB7735
IB Iberia
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:03 AM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV653
AV avianca
32N
8:00 AM
CST
9:35 AM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2936
AC Air Canada
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV651
AV avianca
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV641
AV avianca
32N
9:40 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Q64069
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
32N
9:41 PM
CST
11:13 PM
CST
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Guatemala City
4 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 531 mi 1h 30m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

SJO–GUA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Vuela Aviacion, S.A. and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–GUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 14 32N 1h30-1h35 Star Alliance
Q6 Vuela Aviacion, S.A. 13 32N 1h34
AC Air Canada 7 32N 1h35 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 738 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AV, Q6
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM (28 flights/wk, 68%)
Unaffiliated: Q6 (13 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to GUA direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to GUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
566
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Guatemala City is 0 hours the same as San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · GUA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City.
Distance & Flight Time
531 mi / 855 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m.

SJO–GUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Guatemala City route.
Route details
Distance531 mi / 855 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights41 out / 55 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to GUA flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Aurora International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 45m. The route covers 531 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and Vuela Aviacion, S.A..
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SJO to GUA. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGA, SAL, IAD, IAH, YUL, PTY, BOG, YYZ, MIA, LAX, MAD, MEX, ATL, FLL, DFW, MCO, ORD, JFK and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GUA to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to GUA

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and Vuela Aviacion, S.A.. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJO to GUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to GUA ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.