Flying from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is Sacramento's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Sacramento. La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sacramento to GUA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Sacramento to GUA departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
SMF is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.
82.15% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SMF.
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Airport (SCK)
You can get to SCK from central Sacramento in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 20 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
The day before your Sacramento to GUA flight, why not spend an extra night away from home? Kick back at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are near Stockton Airport.
Stockton Airport has an on-time performance rate of 55.67%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Have a late flight from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near GUA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a La Aurora International Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
At the moment, 141 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 341 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sacramento to GUA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Guatemala City. July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Sacramento to GUA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Guatemala City right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to La Aurora International Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura are essential stops on your Guatemala City itinerary.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to explore more of Guatemala. Travel about 113 kilometres west to Quetzaltenango to tick off its top sights. From Mirador De La Virgen to Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Huehuetenango is another standout destination in Guatemala and is around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City. No journey is complete without seeing Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.