Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Guatemala City is one hour behind New York and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Every week, there are six New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport flights. To be on board early, jump on the 18:37 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:44 with United Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your EWR to GUA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United is your ticket to exploring Guatemala City (and maybe even some other great corners of Guatemala!). Check out the direct flights from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier that operates EWR to GUA flights is United. Its services arrive as planned 70.0% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between EWR and GUA include:
Washington Dulles Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
$165 is currently the best price for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. A return flight starts at $472. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EWR to GUA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from EWR to GUA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the flights that depart from New York Newark Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
New York Newark Airport is about 14 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near EWR. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and see more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from New York Newark Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you'd like to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EWR to GUA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 corners of Guatemala just waiting to be discovered. About 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.

