Flying from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Columbus. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) departing from here.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Columbus. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Columbus to GUA. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Columbus to GUA with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMH and GUA include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near John Glenn Columbus International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights leaving John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% arrive on time at their destination.
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Break up your flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport with a stop at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). One of the main stopovers between Rickenbacker International Airport and GUA, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
On public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 26 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport? Before your Columbus to GUA flight, drop your bags at Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.14%.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and see more of Guatemala City and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Columbus to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport is 47 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 149 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Columbus to GUA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Columbus to La Aurora International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Columbus to GUA.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). Visit Guatemala City in May for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Columbus to GUA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
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. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Columbus to La Aurora International Airport:
Your trip to Guatemala City should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Quetzaltenango will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Huehuetenango is another sought-after destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without experiencing Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
