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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guatemala City to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 07:02
• Latest: departs at 19:38 and lands at 00:55.

The flight takes about 5h 17m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Guatemala City to Los Angeles takes 5h 17m, covering 5,680 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles range from $473 to $769, with an average of $602 over the past 12 months. Anything below $473 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of $602. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $474 return via Miami (MIA), compared with $609 for direct.

Avianca is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Guatemala City to Los Angeles flights are:

• Avianca: 99% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 98% on time
• United Airlines: 97% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 97% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guatemala City to Los Angeles flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $491 to $2,614. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Guatemala City to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Guatemala City to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $335, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles usually depart from Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guatemala City to Los Angeles route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 36 minutes.

One-stop flights from Guatemala City to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 15% of one-stop connections

San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Guatemala City to Los Angeles route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $573 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Guatemala City and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Avianca
• Volaris Costa Rica
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 42m, compared to 9h 45m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 11h 21m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Guatemala City (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guatemala City to Los Angeles flights:

• Volaris Costa Rica: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.