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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV640
AV avianca
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV650+1
AV avianca
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2935cs
AC Air Canada
32N
5:45 AM
CST TM
7:15 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV652
AV avianca
32N
4:35 PM
CST TM
6:10 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
KL3026cs
KL KLM
738
7:55 PM
CST TM
9:40 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM391+3
CM Copa
738
7:55 PM
CST TM
9:41 PM
CST
1h 46m
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
AF4507cs
AF Air France
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:02 AM
CST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM392+1
CM Copa
738
6:24 AM
CST
8:02 AM
CST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV653
AV avianca
32N
7:00 AM
CST
8:30 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV655+1
AV avianca
32N
7:00 AM
CST
8:30 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV651+1
AV avianca
32N
9:45 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV641+2
AV avianca
32N
9:45 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC2936cs
AC Air Canada
32N
9:45 PM
CST
11:15 PM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Guatemala City
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 531 mi 1h 30m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

SJO–GUA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. avianca, Copa Airlines and Aero Condor Peru lead the route. The flight covers 531 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 21 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 Also: AC 14 32N 1h30-1h35 Star Alliance AC
CM Copa Airlines Also: KL 7 738 1h46 Star Alliance KL
Q6 Aero Condor Peru 0
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AV
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, KL
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM (21 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: Q6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to GUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
510
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 46m.

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 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections21 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 46m. The route covers 531 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines and Aero Condor Peru. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SJO to GUA. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGA, SAT, SAL, PTY, YUL, BOG, MEX, MIA, DFW, ATL, LAX, IAH, ORD, IAD, EWR, SDQ, FLL, MCO, JFK, YYZ and MAD. 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 avianca, Copa Airlines and Aero Condor Peru. With 35 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 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 531 miles (855 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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