Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Miami.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MIA to GUA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport available through various airlines, flying to Guatemala City (and then other corners of Guatemala) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
Frontier Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MIA to GUA flights, with 87.5% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MIA and GUA:
Belize City Philip S.W.Goldson Int Airport
San Salvador Airport
Merida Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
At the moment, R 3,020 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,106. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MIA to GUA, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Of all flights leaving Miami International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Miami International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Miami. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MIA? If you're catching an early flight from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Reserve a hotel close to GUA if you have a late Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Guatemala City Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Miami International Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MIA to GUA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be explored once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
