Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Guatemala City is two hours behind New York and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 13 John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, pick the 03:10 AVIANCA flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:50 with JetBlue Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your JFK to GUA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues 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.
AVIANCA is your gateway to exploring Guatemala City (and maybe even some other great corners of Guatemala!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport offered by this carrier.
AVIANCA is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to GUA flights, with 78.85% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and GUA:
El Salvador International Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight is R 2,055. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,845. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to GUA by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to GUA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you're getting in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near GUA:
Go where the road takes you with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and see more of Guatemala City and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from La Aurora International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guatemala City in May.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to La Aurora International Airport for April if you want to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JFK to GUA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala you should also see. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.