Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Guatemala City is two hours behind Washington DC and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flights. The 01:25 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Your IAD to GUA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Guatemala City — and maybe even more of Guatemala if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to GUA flights. An impressive 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAD and GUA:
El Salvador International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight is 100 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 226 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IAD to GUA.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Consider staying in a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and chase adventure across Guatemala City and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from La Aurora International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Guatemala City in May.
When booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Guatemala City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to GUA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to explore more of Guatemala. Journey around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its top sights. From Municipal Salayá Ecological Park to Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista, your itinerary will be busy.
Villa Nueva is another sought-after destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without dropping by Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.