Flying from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with working out where you'll fly out of in San Juan. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) departing from here.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind San Juan. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Leave enough time to make your flight from San Juan to GUA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Juan to GUA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Traveling from central San Juan to SJU takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Luis Munoz Marin International Airport:
73.65% of flights taking off from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport land at their destination on time.
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
You can arrive at SIG from central San Juan in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 8 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your San Juan to GUA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Grab a La Aurora International Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your San Juan to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
AED 626 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 1,183. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Juan to GUA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your San Juan to La Aurora International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from San Juan to GUA.
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The best time to fly from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). July is the peak month for travel to Guatemala City. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in May.
When booking your San Juan to GUA flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Guatemala City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from San Juan to La Aurora International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Guatemala City when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Volcan de Fuego followed by National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala you should also see. About 113 kilometers west of Guatemala City, a visit to Quetzaltenango will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Huehuetenango is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometers north-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without a visit to Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
