Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City is one hour behind Richmond and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RIC 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 month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RIC and GUA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
151 € is the best price for a one-way Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Return flights start from 344 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIC to GUA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RIC to GUA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Consider booking a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
Booking your ride from Guatemala City Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Richmond Airport to Guatemala City 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 RIC to GUA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've done Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other corners of Guatemala. Journey about 11 kilometres west to Mixco to check off its popular sights. From Las Guacamayas Ecological Park to Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without seeing Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.