Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles two hours behind Guatemala City.
Every week, there are 29 Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, pick the 01:08 Alaska Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:16 with Volaris Costa Rica.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GUA to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to start your Los Angeles adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of the United States:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Avianca.
United stands out as the most punctual carrier for GUA to LAX flights, with 98.36% of services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between GUA and LAX include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Cancun Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
R 2,565 is the best price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,224. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GUA to LAX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GUA to LAX.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights departing from Guatemala City Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from GUA.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GUA? If you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Los Angeles in March.
When booking your flight from Guatemala City Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUA to LAX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
