Flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is one hour behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your DCA to GUA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between DCA and GUA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
At the moment, 222 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 393 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DCA to GUA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from DCA to GUA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DCA:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel close to GUA if you're catching a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guatemala City and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport to central Guatemala City has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another favourite destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without visiting Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.