Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Seattle two hours behind Guatemala City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GUA to SEA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUA and SEA:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
R 4,070 is the best price for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 8,249. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GUA to SEA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GUA to SEA.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from GUA land on time.
Guatemala City Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GUA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you have a late Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SEA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Seattle and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Seattle in March.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Guatemala City Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to SEA in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
