Costa Rica to Guatemala Β· 532 miles (856 km)

San Jose (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA): AVIANCA and Copa Airlines. The two airports are 532 miles (856 km) apart. AVIANCA and Copa Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Salvador, Managua and Panama City and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from SJO to GUA

  • AVIANCA logo
    AVIANCAStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Copa Airlines logo
    Copa AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SJO to GUA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SJO to GUA with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via San Salvador (SAL)AVIANCA the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    AVIANCA logo
    5U
  • Via Managua (MGA)Copa Airlines the whole way
    Copa Airlines logo
    RZ
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
    AVIANCA logo
    Copa Airlines logo
    Copa Airlines logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)Volaris the whole way
    Q6
    Volaris logo
    Volaris logo
    AVIANCA logo

SJO to GUA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to GUA?

AVIANCA (Star Alliance) and Copa Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Jose (SJO) to Guatemala City (GUA).

How far is San Jose from Guatemala City by plane?

San Jose (SJO) and Guatemala City (GUA) are 532 miles (856 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SJO to GUA award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does SJO to GUA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SJO to GUA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between San Jose and Guatemala City?

The most direct connections are through San Salvador (SAL), Managua (MGA), Panama City (PTY) and Cancun (CUN). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AVIANCA through San Salvador.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.