Flying from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Atlanta. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
The most popular route is from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). You can choose from 9 direct services every week. Frontier Airlines operates a 6:40am departure between ATL and GUA.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Atlanta to GUA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can find a direct flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
When departing from ATL, you can take a direct flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from ATL to GUA.
Delta Air Lines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Atlanta to GUA leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
ATL is about 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
76.64% of flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Have a late flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near GUA and get cosy, quick:
Follow your own route with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and discover more of Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
58 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport. A return flight starts from 160 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Atlanta to GUA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Visit Guatemala City in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Atlanta to GUA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Guatemala City
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to La Aurora International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guatemala City:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are must-do's during your Guatemala City adventure.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other corners of Guatemala. Travel about 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to check off its leading attractions. From Mirador De La Virgen to Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Guatemala, head for Huehuetenango, about 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City. Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango are among its highlights.