Travelling from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of San Diego. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to GUA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from San Diego to GUA with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and GUA include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
71.38% of flights departing from San Diego International Airport reach their destination on time.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
You can reach CLD from the centre of San Diego in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to GUA flight, stay in one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis to explore Guatemala City and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your San Diego to La Aurora International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
At the moment, RM736 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,925. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from San Diego to GUA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest San Diego to La Aurora International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Hunt for savings on a flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). July is the busiest month to visit Guatemala City. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
Before locking in your San Diego to GUA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guatemala City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from San Diego to La Aurora International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Guatemala City itinerary.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Quetzaltenango will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another favourite stop in Guatemala. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
