Travelling from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when organising your flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
La Aurora International Airport is located in Guatemala City. The city follows the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour ahead of Seattle.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Seattle to GUA.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to GUA departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to GUA flight:
About La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GUA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Guatemala City and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to La Aurora International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport is ر.ق. 470. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,369. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to GUA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to La Aurora International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport (GUA). July is the most popular month to visit Guatemala City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
Book a Seattle to GUA flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guatemala City to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about Guatemala City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guatemala City right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to La Aurora International Airport:
Your Guatemala City visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Volcan de Fuego, National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and GO2GUATE Montaña y Aventura.
Explore more of Guatemala
Quetzaltenango is just one of the many places in Guatemala waiting to be discovered once you've seen Guatemala City. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Mirador De La Virgen, Paseo La Luna and a Simón Bolívar Park.
Around 129 kilometres north-west of Guatemala City, Huehuetenango is another essential stop in Guatemala. Start your sightseeing at Ruinas de Zaculeu, Ruinas and Zaculeu Capilla Huehuetenango.
