Travelling from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to San Jose: what you need to know
La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City. Following the UTC-7 timezone, San Jose is one hour behind Guatemala City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your GUA to San Jose flight.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from GUA to San Jose, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
GUA is about 6 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near GUA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to San Jose or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
La Aurora International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.05% of flights that take off from GUA arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to San Jose
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to San Jose flight is R 4,705. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,553. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from GUA to San Jose, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a La Aurora International Airport to San Jose ticket.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The distance from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to central San Jose is roughly 6 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from La Aurora International Airport to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Travel at your own pace with a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from GUA to San Jose.
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Plan your trip to San Jose during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from La Aurora International Airport to San Jose during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in San Jose is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your La Aurora International Airport to San Jose flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to San Jose in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from La Aurora International Airport to San Jose:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Winchester Mystery House and San Jose Museum of Art are top attractions which should feature on every San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Jose will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-east of San Jose, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres east of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
