Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Des Moines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DSM to GUA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Guatemala City Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DSM and GUA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights that leave from Des Moines Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Des Moines Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GUA if you have a late Des Moines Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Guatemala City Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Des Moines Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DSM to GUA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've seen Guatemala City, now it's time to explore more of Guatemala. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Mixco to check off its leading sights. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Villa Nueva is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without dropping by Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
