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Private flights from San José to Ciudad de Guatemala

La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City — 45 min to Antigua / 20 min to Guatemala City center. Fly direct from San José in 182 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$7,740
Per seat
≈ $645
Flight time
182 min
Capacity
Up to 12
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Why Ciudad de Guatemala

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Guatemala City

Land at GUA and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at La Aurora International Airport (GUA). 45 min to Antigua / 20 min to Guatemala City center. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Antigua Guatemala — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Ciudad de Guatemala; an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Pacaya Volcano — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Specialty Coffee Tour — Antigua Highlands or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Helicopter Tour — Antigua & Lake Atitlán to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    Autor Gastronomy & Luxury Boutique Hotels before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from GUA on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Guatemala · $7,740

Flying private from San José to Ciudad de Guatemala

Why fly private from San José to Ciudad de Guatemala?

The San José–Ciudad de Guatemala corridor connects Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) with La Aurora International Airport (GUA). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 182 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $7,740 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 12 aboard that is about $645 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — departure

Juan Santamaría International Airport sits in Central Valley, 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. The runway is 3012m of asphalt and the airport operates 24/7.

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) — arrival

La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City. 45 min to Antigua / 20 min to Guatemala City center. The runway is 2987m of asphalt, and the airport operates 24/7.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

San José to Ciudad de Guatemala — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San José to Ciudad de Guatemala?

About 182 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from San José to Ciudad de Guatemala cost?

$7,740 for the whole aircraft (up to 12 passengers) — about $645 per person with 12 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 12 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at SJO and GUA, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book San José to Ciudad de Guatemala?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Ciudad de Guatemala

Attractions near Ciudad de Guatemala

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Antigua Guatemala

UNESCO Heritage

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Pacaya Volcano

Volcano & Adventure

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Specialty Coffee Tour — Antigua Highlands

Coffee & Culture

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Helicopter Tour — Antigua & Lake Atitlán

Helicopter & Scenic

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Autor Gastronomy & Luxury Boutique Hotels

Food & Lifestyle

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