Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Minneapolis and Guatemala City share the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your MSP to GUA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and GUA:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Cancun Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Right now, $284 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $745. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MSP:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Follow your own route with a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and venture far and wide through Guatemala City and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has plenty to offer, 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 busy. 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 favourite destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without experiencing Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.