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    "Key": "LGA-GUA",
    "orig": {
      "code": "LGA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "New York City",
      "fullCity": "New York City, New York",
      "airport": "La Guardia Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "GUA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Guatemala City",
      "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala",
      "airport": "La Aurora Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from LaGuardia to Guatemala City, but you can fly nonstop from JFK or Newark. From JFK, JetBlue and Avianca both offer daily nonstop service, while United flies daily from Newark. From LaGuardia, the quickest connecting option is typically via Houston with United, taking around 7 hours total, or via Miami with American at about 6.5 hours.",
        "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price.",
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      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "At La Aurora International Airport (GUA), the most practical and widely used option is a pre-arranged taxi or hotel shuttle, as there is no direct mass transit link to the city center. Official taxis are available from booths inside the terminal, and ride-hailing apps like Uber operate in Guatemala City, though pickup locations may be restricted. Car rentals from international agencies are available at the airport, but driving in the city can be challenging due to traffic and road conditions. For the fastest and most reliable transfer, a pre-booked private transfer or official taxi is recommended, with the trip to the city center taking about 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-16T01:12:50Z"
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_State_Airport",
            "title": "Aurora State Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:16:10Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_Municipal_Airport_(Nebraska)",
            "title": "Aurora Municipal Airport (Nebraska)",
            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:16:07Z"
          },
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Aurora%20International%20Airport",
            "title": "La Aurora International Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-14T04:19:48Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_Merino_Ben%C3%ADtez_International_Airport",
            "title": "Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-21T20:58:16Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Average fares from New York City to Guatemala City bottom out around $308 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are September, October, and January, with average fares of roughly $318, $322, and $341 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $433.",
        "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.",
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      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "For New York City to Guatemala City, the optimal booking window is about 4-6 weeks before departure, when fares average $293. Booking exactly 30 days ahead yields the lowest price, while booking 5+ months early can cost over $400.",
        "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.",
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      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "No overnight or red‑eye flights are scheduled from New York City (LGA) to Guatemala City (GUA) — neither nonstop red‑eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye operate on this route.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia to Guatemala City. The most frequent one-stop routings are via Houston (United, about 22 daily patterns), Miami (American, 16), and Dallas/Fort Worth (American, 4). JetBlue also offers connections through Fort Lauderdale (3 patterns), while Avianca routes through San Salvador (2). No per-carrier fare data is available for this route.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between New York City and Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Atlanta, Houston, and Panama City. Miami and Atlanta offer extensive connections and efficient transfers, while Houston provides a shorter route. Panama City serves as a hub with visa-free transit for many nationalities, making it a convenient option."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "November through April offers dry, mild days and fewer tourists outside the Christmas and Easter peaks."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months from entry, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required visa or vaccination certificate, such as for yellow fever if arriving from a risk area."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "La Aurora International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Guatemala City, located about 6 km south of the city center."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to La Guardia Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach LaGuardia Airport from New York City center, you can take the MTA bus (Q70 SBS from Jackson Heights or other local routes) connecting to the subway and Long Island Rail Road, use ride‑share services like Uber or Lyft with designated pick‑up zones, or hail a licensed taxi from outside each terminal. Shuttle vans and private car services are also available, and driving is possible with parking lots and a cell phone lot for pick‑ups. The Q70 bus is free and links to the subway, making it a popular budget choice, while taxis and ride‑shares offer direct door‑to‑terminal convenience at a higher cost. For the fastest trip, ride‑share or taxi is typically best, though travel time varies with traffic.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation",
            "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport",
            "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports",
            "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport",
            "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico",
            "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport",
            "title": "LaGuardia Airport",
            "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport",
            "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html",
            "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT",
            "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z"
          }
        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guatemala City airport?",
        "answer": "La Aurora International Airport (GUA) does not have any on‑site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, and overnight sleeping inside the terminal is prohibited. For a comfortable rest, the nearby In&Out Hotel and Dai Nonni Hotel offer rooms, and some provide an airport shuttle service.",
        "toolsUsed": [],
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            "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"
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            "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"
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          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/guatemala-city-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Guatemala City Airport Guide",
            "time_published": "2025-10-29T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La%20Aurora%20International%20Airport",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-14T04:19:48Z"
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          {
            "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"
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        ],
        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Nonstop flights between New York LaGuardia and Guatemala City typically use the Airbus A320-200 Neo on Avianca and the Boeing 737 MAX 8 on United. For one-stop itineraries, the most common long-leg aircraft are the Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, and Airbus A321-100, connecting through hubs like Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), or Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline; Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these modern narrowbody jets.",
        "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.",
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      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Star Alliance serves this route through United (via Houston) and Avianca (via San Salvador), while oneworld serves it through American (via Miami or Dallas) and Alaska Airlines (via Los Angeles). JetBlue (via Fort Lauderdale) and Arajet (via Santo Domingo) also operate connections but belong to no alliance. No SkyTeam carrier operates on this route.",
        "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": [
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      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?",
        "answer": "LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has three lounges: the Delta Sky Club in Terminal C, and in Terminal B (Concourse B-C), the Centurion Lounge and the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club. The Delta Sky Club is large with seasonally inspired food and a premium bar, accessible to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, elite members, and certain Amex cardholders. The Centurion Lounge offers a spa and is open from 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM, for Platinum Card members and Centurion cardholders. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is available to Sapphire Reserve cardholders and Priority Pass members.",
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            "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z"
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/LGA",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/LGA",
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            "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/laguardia",
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            "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/new-york-city-sky-club-laguardia-airport-map",
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        "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed."
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from New York City to Guatemala City depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from New York City to Guatemala City?",
        "answer": "Flights from New York City to Guatemala City typically offer Economy and may include flat-bed Business on select airlines, but Premium Economy is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not."
      }
    }
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