Travelling from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main base, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA).
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport flight.
Guatemala City is two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is located in Guatemala City, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA), with 30 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from LAX to GUA is the 12pm AVIANCA option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 11:15pm with Alaska Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Los Angeles to GUA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like December, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
At LAX, there's a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, including:
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Avianca from LAX to GUA.
Among carriers operating on this route, Avianca is the most consistent for on-time landings.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Los Angeles to GUA departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can get to VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to GUA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Grab a Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Central Guatemala City is around 10 kilometres from Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport is Rs26,819. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs70,379. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport (GUA). December is the most popular month to visit Guatemala City. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in September.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Los Angeles to GUA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
Start your Guatemala City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Guatemala City La Aurora Interantional Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Volcan de Fuego and National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Guatemala City to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to discover other parts of Guatemala. Journey around 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to tick off its top sights. From Mirador De La Virgen to a Simón Bolívar Park and Paseo La Luna, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Huehuetenango is another favourite destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres northwest of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without seeing Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.