Travelling from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 5 minutes.
San Francisco is two hours behind Guatemala City and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Your GUA to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Avianca is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this airline.
Avianca tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GUA and SFO include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $366. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $627. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GUA to SFO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from GUA to SFO.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GUA arrive at their destination as scheduled 88% of the time.
Guatemala City Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to GUA? If you're boarding an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

