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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,056. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Guatemala City.R 1,976 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from San Salvador on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,976, select.
Guatemala City.R 1,987 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from San Salvador on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,987, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,200 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from San Salvador on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,200, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,221 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with TAG Airlines.Outbound direct flight with TAG Airlines departs from San Salvador on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,221, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,924 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,924, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,974 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,974, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,974 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,974, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,976 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,976, select.
Guatemala City.R 2,999 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,999, select.
Guatemala City.R 3,005 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,005, select.
Guatemala City.R 3,016 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,016, select.
Guatemala City.R 3,018 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with Copa.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from San Salvador on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,018, select.
Guatemala City.R 3,019 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,019, select.
Guatemala City.R 6,206 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departs from San Salvador on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Guatemala City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,206, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Guatemala City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Salvador to Guatemala City flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 1,987
Aug
from R 1,975
Sep
from R 2,200
Oct
from R 2,924
Nov
from R 2,974
Dec
from R 2,220
Jan
from R 2,999
Feb
from R 2,976
Mar
from R 2,974
Apr
from R 6,205
May
from R 3,018
Jun
from R 3,004

Direct flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City

San Salvador to Guatemala City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Salvador to Guatemala City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guatemala City.

Guatemala City

7km from central Guatemala City
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San Salvador to Guatemala City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,975
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time48 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from San Salvador to Guatemala City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Salvador to Guatemala City is R 3,056. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
48 minutes is the average flight time from San Salvador to Guatemala City.
Avianca, Avianca El Salvador and GOL Linhas Aéreas fly direct from San Salvador to Guatemala City.
As of July 2026, there are 56 flights per week flying from San Salvador to Guatemala City.
The cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Guatemala City is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guatemala City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guatemala City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, TAG Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guatemala City.

Flying from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport is 50 minutes.

  • San Salvador and Guatemala City are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Each week, there are 22 San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport flights. To jet off early, pick the 05:25 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:20 with AVIANCA.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAL to GUA 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 international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Avianca is your gateway to discovering Guatemala City (and perhaps some other great parts of Guatemala!). Browse the direct flights from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport offered by this airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.

  • With a dependable 95.45% of services landing on schedule, Avianca has the best on-time performance for SAL to GUA flights.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAL and GUA:

    • San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport

    • San Pedro Sula Airport

    • Comayagua Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Salvador Airport (SAL) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)

  • R 1,976 is the lowest price for a one-way San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,056. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAL to GUA.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SAL to GUA.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport.

Handy information about San Salvador Airport (SAL)

  • San Salvador Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SAL land at their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.

  • Central San Salvador to San Salvador Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SAL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)

  • Book a hotel near GUA if you're on a late San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's main sights.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week before your travel date.

When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.

  • Lock in your flight from San Salvador Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you'd like to explore Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SAL 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

  • Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala just waiting to be explored. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like 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 essential stop in Guatemala. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.

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