Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Miami's timezone is UTC-5, making Miami one hour ahead of Guatemala City.
You can choose from 21 weekly Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 16:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GUA to MIA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Miami (and then other corners of the United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering GUA to MIA flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between GUA and MIA include:
Cancun Airport
San Pedro Sula Airport
Managua Airport
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights departing from Guatemala City Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of GUA.
To reach Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near GUA:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Reserve a hotel close to MIA if you're on a late Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Miami International Airport rental car and explore Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Rental, MLC and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Miami in September.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Guatemala City Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to MIA in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres north-west of Miami, a trip to Tampa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.