Travelling from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Mcallen.
Your MFE to GUA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport. These are the top stopovers between MFE and GUA:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mcallen Airport (MFE) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
At the moment, 248 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 532 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MFE to GUA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MFE to GUA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mcallen Airport (MFE)
MFE is located at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
82% of flights leaving Mcallen Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of MFE.
Central Mcallen to Mcallen Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MFE. Whether you have an early flight from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Consider staying in a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Guatemala City Airport rental car and discover Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Guatemala City Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
From Guatemala City Airport, Guatemala City is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Mcallen Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to go to Guatemala City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MFE to GUA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
Mixco is just one of the many cities in Guatemala waiting to be explored after you've seen Guatemala City. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Guatemala, head for Villa Nueva, about 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park are among the biggest draws.
