Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is one hour ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your SFO to GUA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and GUA include:
El Salvador International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
P9,155 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Return flights start from P21,580. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from SFO to GUA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GUA:
Follow your own route with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from La Aurora International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to La Aurora International Airport for April if you want to go to Guatemala City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to GUA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala you should also see. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Municipal Salayá Ecological Park, Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.