{"response": {"Key": "HOU-GUA", "orig": {"code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "GUA", "type": "airport", "city": "Guatemala City", "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala", "airport": "La Aurora Airport"}, "faq": {"q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Guatemala City, with average fares around $600, followed by September and October in the mid-$600s. December is the most expensive month, averaging $909, with March and June also exceeding $800. The low season spans April, May, September, and October, while the high season covers December, March, June, and July.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Guatemala City, the best fares are typically found when booking 14 to 16 weeks before departure, with an average price around $706. The absolute cheapest single fare was $701 at 105 days out, while last-minute bookings (0 days) can spike to $1,135. During summer and holiday periods, it's wise to book even earlier—aim for 4 to 5 months ahead—as prices tend to rise more quickly and stay high closer to the travel date.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Guatemala City (GUA). One connecting overnight itinerary exists: Alaska Airlines operates the red‑eye leg from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guatemala City, departing at 23:33 and arriving at 05:20 in the early hours, with a connection at LAX from an American Airlines flight and a 1h33m layover.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Guatemala City (GUA). The most common one-stop connections are on United via San Salvador (11 daily) or Panama City (5 daily), American via Dallas/Fort Worth (8 daily) or Miami (4 daily), and Avianca via San Salvador (8 daily). Other less frequent options include United via San José, American via Los Angeles, and Avianca via New York JFK. Fares are not available in the schedule data, so I can't provide typical prices for these carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Guatemala City?", "answer": "Common layovers include Mexico City, Panama City, San Salvador and Miami, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guatemala City?", "answer": "November to April is the dry season with sunny days and comfortable temperatures, avoiding the rainy summer months."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or vaccination certificates."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Guatemala City?", "answer": "Guatemala City has one main airport, La Aurora International Airport, which serves all commercial flights and is located about 6 km south of the city centre."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, with ride-share and taxis being the most popular and fastest options, taking roughly 20–30 minutes. Shared shuttle vans and public bus service (METRO Route 40) offer lower-cost alternatives, though they take longer with stops. Driving and parking are straightforward, with several on-site lots and garages, including a cell phone lot for pickups, and parking can be reserved online for a discount.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guatemala City airport?", "answer": "Guatemala City's La Aurora Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Overnight sleeping is prohibited inside the terminal, which is not open 24 hours. Nearby hotels like In & Out Hotel and Dai Nonni Hotel offer shuttle service for a quick overnight stay.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Aurora_International_Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T01:12:50Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/guatemala/guatemala-city/activities/private_airport_transfer_from_guatemala_to_la_aurora_airport-XANC4G", "title": "Private Airport Transfer from Guatemala to La Aurora airport", "time_published": "2026-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/guatemala/guatemala-city/activities/private_arrival_transfer_la_aurora_international_airport_to_antigua_hotel-X3MAIF", "title": "Private Arrival Transfer: La Aurora International Airport to Antigua Hotel", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/guatemala-city-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Guatemala City Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-10-29T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Aurora%20International%20Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-14T04:19:48Z"}, {"url": "http://www.airpaz.com/en/airports/la-aurora-international-airport-gua", "title": "La Aurora International Airport (GUA) information - Airpaz", "time_published": "2026-04-14T00:11:51Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Houston (HOU) to Guatemala City (GUA) are operated by United Airlines, typically using Boeing 737 MAX 8 or Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Connecting options via hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, San Salvador, or Panama City often involve Boeing 737 variants or Airbus A320-family jets on the longer segments, with regional jets or smaller Airbus models on shorter legs. The exact aircraft can vary by day and flight, but the Boeing 737 series is the most common type on this route. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though specific amenities depend on the airline and configuration.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offers limited lounge options, with no traditional airline-branded lounges like a United Club or Delta Sky Club. The main relaxation amenity is an XpresSpa (XWELL) near Gate 45 in the Central Concourse, accessible to Priority Pass members as a lounge visit and offering massage chairs and spa services. There is also a general play area for children, but no widely known independent lounges such as Plaza Premium. Most travelers at HOU rely on the terminal's upgraded dining and seating areas rather than dedicated lounges.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers", "title": "Navigating William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Tips for First-Time Travelers", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/usa/houston-tx-william-p-hobby/hou2s-xpresspa", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. 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Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "On this route, you'll find Economy, and many flights offer flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often permit same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not."}}}}