Travelling from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is two hours behind San Juan and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SJU to GUA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJU and GUA:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
R 2,529 is currently the best price for a one-way San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,585. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SJU to GUA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
Handy information about San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport (SJU)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SJU reach their destination without delay.
Central San Juan to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SJU? If you've booked an early flight from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GUA if you have a late San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and venture far and wide through Guatemala City and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJU to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to discover more of Guatemala. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its top attractions. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Villa Nueva is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
