Cheap flights to Guatemala City
The main gateway to Guatemala City is La Aurora International Airport, located just 6 kilometers from the city center. Direct air links connect the capital with 15 key departure points, with the most frequent flights operating from Panama City (77 times a week) and San Salvador (70 times). A significant portion of passenger traffic also arrives from Houston and Miami.
A total of 20 airlines operate flights to this destination, providing flexibility in choosing routes. Major carriers include Avianca, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines. Below, you will find departure city cards with a convenient flight search, and for detailed trip planning, you can explore the city guide or the section on how to get there.
Flores — Guatemala City
San Salvador — Guatemala City
Managua — Guatemala City
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Flight insights to Guatemala City
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Guatemala City — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Guatemala City come from Panama City, San Salvador and Houston. Panama City leads with around 77 flights a week.
- Panama City77 flights/week
- San Salvador70 flights/week
- Houston64 flights/week
- Miami56 flights/week
- Mexico City53 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Guatemala City depart from United States, Mexico and Panama. United States alone accounts for about 47% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $173
- Mexicoavg $161
- Panamaavg $99
- El Salvadoravg $152
- Guatemalaavg $79
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Guatemala City range from Panama City at $99 to Houston at $283 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Panama Cityfrom $99
- San Salvadorfrom $152
- Houstonfrom $283
- Miamifrom $132
- Mexico Cityfrom $142
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Guatemala City from right now are Flores from $59, Puerto Barrios from $98 and Panama City from $99.
- Floresfrom $59
- Puerto Barriosfrom $98
- Panama Cityfrom $99
- Cancunfrom $101
- Chicagofrom $104
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Guatemala City is from Madrid at about 11h 40m, followed by Montreal (5h 20m) and Los Angeles (5h 1m).
- Madrid11h 40m
- Montreal5h 20m
- Los Angeles5h 1m
- New York City4h 44m
- Chicago4h 23m
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United StatesFrequently asked questions
- How many cities have flights to Guatemala City?
- Currently, scheduled air service to Guatemala City is established from 15 key cities worldwide. The majority of routes connect the capital with major transport hubs in the USA, Mexico, and Central American countries.
- Which cities have the most frequent flights to Guatemala City?
- The most popular destinations are Panama City with a frequency of 77 flights per week and San Salvador (70 flights). Other leaders in terms of flight volume include Houston (64 flights) and Miami (56 flights).
- How many airlines fly to Guatemala City?
- 20 airlines operate regular flights to the city. The highest number of scheduled flights is provided by carriers such as Avianca, United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines.
- Which airports handle flights to Guatemala City?
- All international flights arrive at La Aurora International Airport. This airport is conveniently located within the city limits, allowing for quick travel to the capital's main residential and business districts.
- How can I find cheap flights to Guatemala City?
- To find the best fares, it is recommended to book your flight in advance and compare offers from different carriers, including Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. It is also worth considering mid-week departure dates, when demand is traditionally lower than on weekends.