Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU): what you need to know
San Juan's timezone is UTC-4, making San Juan two hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GUA to SJU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GUA and SJU include:
Miami International Airport
Cancun Airport
Santo Domingo Las Americas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport flight is R 2,877. A round-trip fare is currently R 6,222. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GUA to SJU, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from GUA to SJU couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
88% of flights departing from Guatemala City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of GUA.
To get to Guatemala City Airport from central Guatemala City, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near GUA:
Arriving at San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJU if you're taking a late Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Ace Rent a Car or U-Save and venture far and wide through San Juan and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to central San Juan
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to the centre of San Juan has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Juan in March.
Book your flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport for August if you want to explore San Juan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to SJU in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Puerto Rico waiting to be explored. Around 10 kilometres west of San Juan, a trip to Bayamon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana, Parque de las Ciencias and Parque Recreativo Río Bayamón.
Around 11 kilometres east of San Juan, Carolina is another favourite stop in Puerto Rico. No visit is complete without checking out Isla Verde Beach, Carolina Beach and Balneario Isla Verde.
