Guatemala City to San Jose flights
Direct and connecting flights from La Aurora Airport (GUA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Guatemala City to San Jose take?
Flight time from Guatemala City (GUA) to San Jose (SJO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Guatemala City to San Jose?
Airline availability for GUA to SJO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Guatemala City to San Jose?
Direct (nonstop) availability on GUA to SJO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- LACSANo data
- TAMPANo data
- LAENo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| LACSA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| TAMPA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| LAE | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning GUA → SJO
GUA to SJO is a short-haul route of 855 km (531 mi). See the return SJO → GUA route.
Alternative airports near Guatemala City: San Jose (GSJ) — 79 km, Santa Cruz des Quiche (AQB) — 82 km, Coban (CBV) — 99 km.
Alternative airports near San Jose: San Jose (SYQ) — 9 km, Guapiles (GPL) — 51 km, Chacarita (JAP) — 62 km.