Flying from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
San Antonio's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Guatemala City.
Leave plenty of time to make your GUA to SAT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guatemala City Airport to San Antonio International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GUA and SAT:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Orlando International Airport
Handy information about Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Guatemala City Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 88% of flights that take off from GUA land on time.
Central Guatemala City to Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GUA. Whether you have an early flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Antonio International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Consider booking a hotel close to SAT if you're on a late Guatemala City Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty to explore San Antonio and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Antonio International Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guatemala City Airport to San Antonio International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Antonio. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Guatemala City Airport to San Antonio International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from GUA to SAT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Antonio. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. No trip is complete without seeing Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
