Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Take your pick of 29 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:15.
Give yourself enough time to make your LAX to GUA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport. When you're ready to start your Guatemala City adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Guatemala:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Avianca on this route.
Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to GUA flights. An impressive 90.67% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and GUA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
San Salvador Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is $171. A return plane ticket right now is $413. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LAX to GUA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to GUA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Book a hotel close to GUA if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Guatemala City Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to GUA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala you'll want to see. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.








