Flying from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Houston's main base, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA).
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport flight.
Houston and Guatemala City (where Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.
The most popular route is Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA). You can choose from 23 direct services each week.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to GUA, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport departing IAH include:
United is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IAH to GUA.
With 77.2% of its services arriving as planned, United is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and GUA are:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
You can reach HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Houston to GUA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near GUA:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport flight.
Getting from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Central Guatemala City is around 10 kilometres from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is R 1,535. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,288. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Houston to GUA by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Guatemala City. December is when most people book flights from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Houston to GUA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Guatemala City
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guatemala City:
Volcan de Fuego and National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Guatemala City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mirador a Ciudad de Guatemala.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala you should also see. Around 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Quetzaltenango will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Mirador De La Virgen, La Meseta del Volcán Santa Maria and Quetzaltenango Cathedral.
Around 129 kilometres northwest of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another essential stop in Guatemala. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
