{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-GUA", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "GUA", "type": "airport", "city": "Guatemala City", "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala", "airport": "La Aurora Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "The flight from Houston to Guatemala City is about 1,110 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 55 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly longer at about 3 hours and 4 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Guatemala City (GUA) are available on two airlines. United Airlines runs up to 84 weekly flights, operating daily with departures spread throughout the day, while Frontier flies three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The flight takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.", "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. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Guatemala City?", "answer": "La Aurora International Airport (GUA) sits just 4 miles south of Guatemala City’s center, so ground transportation options are straightforward and close. Taxis are widely available at the terminal and are the most commonly used way to reach the city center; they offer a direct, door-to-door ride and are generally safe when booked from official airport stands. Ride-share services like Uber also operate in Guatemala City and are a popular alternative, often with lower fares than taxis. There is no direct mass-transit rail link from the airport, though public buses (including the Transmetro BRT) serve nearby routes and are the cheapest option but less convenient with luggage. Car rentals are available at the airport for travelers planning onward trips, though driving in Guatemala City can be challenging for visitors. The fastest option is typically a taxi or ride-share, taking about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "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": "2026-08-26T13:05:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala_City", "title": "Guatemala City", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T16:29:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Guatemala", "title": "Transport in Guatemala", "time_published": "2026-01-22T09:21:38Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportes_A%C3%A9reos_Guatemaltecos", "title": "Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-20T05:28:23Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Guatemala City bottom out around $305 in early February, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. February, September, and October are the cheapest months overall, with averages of $311, $313, and $316 respectively. Late December is the most expensive period, averaging about $406, while June and December are the priciest months at roughly $387 and $385.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "For Houston to Guatemala City, the best fares appear when booking roughly 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with the very lowest price around 30 days before departure at about $271. Booking much further out — 100+ days — typically costs $340 to $470, and last-minute bookings within a week run around $320; summer and holiday travel usually require booking a bit earlier, often 5 to 8 weeks out, to lock in lower fares.", "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.", "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 (IAH) to Guatemala City (GUA). A connecting overnight itinerary is available via Los Angeles (LAX): the long leg LAX→GUA on Alaska Airlines departs at 23:33 and arrives at 05:20, connecting from an American Airlines flight with 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": "United Airlines and Frontier operate nonstop from Houston to Guatemala City. United runs up to 84 flights per week, with departures throughout the day, and its typical fare is around $1,042. Frontier flies three times a week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays — at a median of about $635.", "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": [ "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. Mexico City and Panama City offer broad Latin American connections and efficient transfers, while San Salvador and Miami provide visa‑free transit for many nationalities and competitive total travel times." }, "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, ideal for avoiding rain and peak crowds." }, "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 beyond your travel dates, proof of onward or return travel, and a payment method for baggage. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days, but check for any entry requirements. Vaccination certificates are not currently required." }, "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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, METRO's 500 IAH Downtown Direct bus runs every 30 minutes from the George R. Brown Convention Center to Terminal E for a flat $4.50 fare, making it the cheapest and most popular public transit option, while the older 102 Bush IAH Express still serves Terminal C. Taxis, Uber, and Lyft pick up curbside at Terminals A, C, and E 24/7 and are generally the fastest door-to-door choice, though they cost notably more than the bus. Hotel shuttles, shared-ride vans, limousines, and rental car shuttles are also available, and driving yourself means paying for on- or off-airport parking with free shuttle connections.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Guatemala City airport?", "answer": "Guatemala City La Aurora Airport has no directly connected hotel, and sleeping options at the airport are limited. Travelers report sleeping on the floor or in uncomfortable plastic seating, with no designated rest areas. Nearby hotels such as the Courtyard by Marriott Guatemala City and the InterContinental Real Guatemala are located several kilometers away in Zona 10.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/guatemala-city-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Guatemala City La Aurora Airport Lounges (GUA) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/guatemala-city-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Guatemala City La Aurora Airport Reviews (GUA) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/fr/fr/guatemala-city/guaha/hoteldetail", "title": "Hôtel de Guatemala City | InterContinental Real Guatemala", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/guatemala/guatemala-city/activities/private_airport_transfer_la_aurora_airport_to_guatemala-XCAL31", "title": "Private Airport Transfer La Aurora airport to Guatemala", "favicon": "https://activities.marriott.com/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/kr/ko/guatemala-city/guaha/hoteldetail", "title": "Guatemala City Hotel | InterContinental 레알 과테말라", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/es/hotels/guacy-courtyard-guatemala-city/overview/", "title": "Courtyard by Marriott Ciudad de Guatemala | Hotel con habitaciones modernas y espacios de trabajo flexibles", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png", "time_published": "2026-05-08T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at La Aurora Airport?", "answer": "La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City has two exclusive VIP lounges: Los Añejos Business Lounge and Copa Club, a VIP lounge for passengers traveling on Copa Airlines and United Airlines. The airport has two terminals, Central and North, and underwent a major modernization completed in 2008 with new gates, jetways, and a parking garage.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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/La_Aurora_International_Airport", "title": "La Aurora International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T13:05:07Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportes_A%C3%A9reos_Guatemaltecos", "title": "Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-20T05:28:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Aurora_Zoo", "title": "La Aurora Zoo", "time_published": "2026-06-30T03:19:13Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Guatemala City airports?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers extensive accessibility support, including wheelchair assistance arranged through your airline, TSA Cares for accessible security screening (requested at least 72 hours ahead), accessible parking and restrooms, a sensory room, a mothers' room, and the Sunflower Lanyard Program for travelers with hidden disabilities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" }, { "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": "2026-08-26T13:05:07Z" }, { "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/Aurora_(Sleeping_Beauty)", "title": "Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T05:46:15Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "United operates the most flights on the Houston to Guatemala City route, typically using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Frontier also serves the route, flying Airbus A320neo aircraft.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "United Airlines, a Star Alliance member, and Frontier Airlines, which belongs to no global alliance, fly nonstop from Houston to Guatemala City. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no SkyTeam or oneworld carriers operate it nonstop.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "When departing from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the KLM Crown Lounge in Terminal D offers a relaxing space with a 3.7 rating. The Air France Lounge, also in Terminal D, is open from 11:00 to 19:00 and provides air conditioning, complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, disabled access, and a maximum 3-hour stay, located opposite Gate D18B after security and passport control.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D Houston TX George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=516920c0-0ba4-4888-ba2e-135e5e839cd3" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/iah-airport.html", "title": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH)", "favicon": "https://www.aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on your airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often restrict or charge for checked bags, while standard international economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins and higher fares typically allow more pieces and heavier weights." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Guatemala City?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Guatemala City typically offer Economy class, and some airlines provide flat-bed Business class, though Premium Economy is uncommon on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium cabin tickets offering the most generous options while basic economy fares typically exclude them." } } } }