Flying from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Flights from GUA to IAD start at 00:05 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 23:55 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your GUA to IAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Washington DC (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with AVIANCA. This popular carrier has direct flights from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AVIANCA.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering GUA to IAD flights. An exceptional 92.68% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GUA and IAD:
El Salvador International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is 135 €. A return ticket is currently 231 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from GUA to IAD, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GUA to IAD.
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Handy information about La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
La Aurora International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84.05% of flights that depart GUA arrive at their destination on time.
La Aurora International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near GUA? If you've booked an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're arriving on a late La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GUA to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.