On this page, you can find and book flights from Guatemala City to San Jose. Flights on this 871 km route operate regularly, with approximately 13 departures per week.
Flights are operated by Copa Airlines, Iberia, and Avianca. To plan your trip, check the best ways of getting to the airport and options for transfers in San Jose, and use our low-price calendar as ticket prices are dynamic.
The table shows direct flights Guatemala City → San José on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca, Volaris Costa Rica, Copa Airlines and Iberia. Departures from La Aurora International Airport airports, arrivals at Juan Santamaria International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Guatemala City — San José by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 413 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 629 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Guatemala City → San José, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 931 | high | May | AED 792 | low | Sep | AED 745 | low |
| Feb | AED 768 | low | Jun | AED 955 | high | Oct | AED 768 | low |
| Mar | AED 815 | medium | Jul | AED 978 | high | Nov | AED 815 | medium |
| Apr | AED 838 | medium | Aug | AED 862 | medium | Dec | AED 1,001 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in San Jose is April, when average highs reach 25.2°C. The rainiest period is in October, while the driest and sunniest days are in January and February.
The lowest airfares are found in August, starting AED 413. Prices peak in March, with flight costs starting AED 635.
February is the optimal time to book: dry weather is combined with moderate fares. It is better to avoid the period from September to November due to heavy tropical rains that might affect your plans.
There are 4 airlines operating on this route, with the main carriers being Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Iberia. Most flights are direct, ensuring minimum travel time without unnecessary layovers. A detailed schedule, departure frequency by day of the week, and information on each available flight option are provided in the list below.
Flights Guatemala City — San José depart from La Aurora International Airport and arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, as the distance between the cities is 871 km.
Regular flights are operated by companies such as Copa Airlines, Iberia, Avianca, and Volaris Costa Rica.
Yes, there are about 13 direct flights per week on this route, allowing you to reach Costa Rica as quickly as possible.
Flights from Guatemala City arrive at the main international airport in San Jose — Juan Santamaría (SJO).
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand and season; you can always check the current minimum in the low-price calendar on this page.
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