Flying from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Guatemala City and San Jose follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
You can choose from 43 weekly La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 00:48 departure with Volaris Costa Rica is the earliest you can take. Volaris Costa Rica operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
To ensure you catch your GUA to SJO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as 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.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, so getting to San Jose (and then exploring more of Costa Rica!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
AVIANCA tops the list for bookings on this route.
Copa Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating GUA to SJO flights. An exceptional 93.22% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUA and SJO:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Augusto C Sandino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, R 1,371 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,608. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GUA to SJO, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GUA to SJO.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
84.05% of flights leaving La Aurora International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from GUA.
To reach La Aurora International Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near GUA? If you've booked an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
When booking your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Travel about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
