{ "response": { "Key": "GUA-HOU", "orig": { "code": "GUA", "type": "airport", "city": "Guatemala City", "fullCity": "Guatemala City, Guatemala", "airport": "La Aurora Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport" }, "faq": { "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "At William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), ground transportation to downtown Houston includes rental cars, taxis, ride-share apps, limousines and sedans, shuttles and buses, and a new METRO Bus 500 express route to the George R. Brown Convention Center for $4.50 one way, running every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. METRO Bus 40 also provides local bus service into downtown and the convention center, while hotel and off-airport parking shuttles depart from designated curb zones. Taxis and ride-share apps offer the most flexible door-to-door service, and rental cars give the most independence for exploring beyond the city center. The METRO Bus 500 express is the fastest public transit option and is heavily used by travelers heading downtown, though ride-share and taxis remain the most commonly used overall due to convenience.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/shuttles", "title": "Hobby Airport Ground Transportation" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/airlines/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "Average fares from Guatemala City to Houston bottom out around $302 in early February, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are February at $307, September at $310, and October at $315, while the most expensive period is late December at an average of $401.", "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 Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "The optimal booking window for flights from Guatemala City to Houston is roughly 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $270. Booking about 30 days out yields the lowest prices at roughly $268, while buying tickets 180 days in advance can cost over $460. For summer or holiday periods, expect to book slightly earlier than the typical window, though the underlying pattern favors a lead time of about a month.", "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 Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Guatemala City to Houston. One connecting itinerary with an overnight leg exists: JetBlue (B6) offers a red‑eye from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (IAH) departing at 21:00 and arriving at 22:59 the same night, reached via a JetBlue flight from Guatemala City to Fort Lauderdale with a layover of about 4 hours and 22 minutes.", "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 Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Guatemala City (GUA) to Houston Hobby (HOU); all service requires a connection. The most frequent one-stop options are with Avianca via San Salvador (SAL), American Airlines via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) or Miami (MIA), and United via SAL or San José (SJO). Avianca via SAL offers the highest daily frequency with nine flights, while American via DFW has nine and via MIA six. Typical per-carrier fares are not available for this route, so only the airlines and frequencies are reported.", "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 Guatemala City and Houston?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Mexico City, San Salvador, and Panama City, which keep total travel time competitive. Mexico City offers broad connections and efficient transfers, while San Salvador and Panama City provide streamlined connections with Copa Airlines and Avianca." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October offer pleasant temperatures and lighter crowds before the summer heat and humidity peak." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward travel, payment for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the main hub for international and domestic flights, about 23 miles north of downtown. William P. Hobby is closer to downtown and serves mainly Southwest Airlines domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to La Aurora Airport from the city center?", "answer": "La Aurora Airport is located about 6.4 km south of Guatemala City's center, so getting there from downtown is relatively quick by road. The most popular options are taxis and ride‑share services like Uber, which offer door‑to‑door convenience and are generally the fastest way to reach the terminal, especially during traffic. Public transportation is available via Transmetro and Transurbano buses, which are the cheapest option but can be slower and less direct, as they serve defined stops rather than the airport itself. Driving and parking are also possible, with on‑site parking at the airport, though rates are higher than bus fare and you'll need to navigate city 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" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston Hobby Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to or inside the terminal. The nearest hotels, such as the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport and Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport, are located a short drive away and offer complimentary 24-hour airport shuttles. Sleeping options inside the airport itself are limited, with no dedicated sleeping facilities or rest areas mentioned.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houhb-courtyard-houston-hobby-airport/overview/airport/", "title": "Your Houston Hobby Airport hotel | Marriott Bonvoy - Home page", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/houston-hobby-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Houston Hobby Airport Lounges (HOU) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/hou-william-p-hobby-airport", "title": "Hotels near William P Hobby Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/shop-dine-relax", "title": "Restaurants & Shops at HOU Airport | Food Open Now", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houhh-houston-marriott-south-at-hobby-airport/rooms/", "title": "Rooms & Suites | Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://cache.marriott.com/Images/Mobile/MC_Logos/MarriottApple57x57.png" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at William P Hobby Airport?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport offers an interfaith chapel located in the Central Concourse, providing a calm place to pray or meditate. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout each terminal, including the parking garages, with passengers connecting to the 'Free Airport WIFI' network. Currency exchange offices are not mentioned in the available information about HOU, so specific locations for that service cannot be confirmed.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/airlines/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/shop-dine-relax", "title": "Restaurants & Shops at HOU Airport | Food Open Now", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Guatemala City and Houston airports?", "answer": "At Houston's William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), accessible services include wheelchair-accessible restrooms, companion care restrooms, TSA Cares assistance for security screening (request at least 72 hours in advance), service animal relief areas, and a Sunflower Lanyard program for invisible disabilities; a children's play area is located on Level 2 of the Central Concourse. At Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport (GUA), the available information focuses on general amenities like VIP lounges and modernized facilities, but specific mobility assistance programs and children's play areas are not detailed in the airport's public information. Travelers needing wheelchair or mobility help at GUA should contact their airline or the airport directly at least 48 hours before departure to arrange assistance.", "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/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" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/accessibility/", "title": "HOU Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Hobby Airport" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. 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Connecting itineraries on United and other carriers use Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 for the long leg to Houston, with short-leg aircraft including Boeing 737-800, Embraer 175, Airbus A319 Ceo, Canadair Regional Jet 700, Airbus A320-100, and Airbus A320-200 Neo.", "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": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "Star Alliance (via Avianca and United) and Oneworld (via American Airlines and Alaska Airlines) serve the Guatemala City to Houston route through one-stop connections; JetBlue also operates connecting itineraries but belongs to no alliance.", "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 Guatemala City?", "answer": "When departing from Guatemala City, your best lounge options are the Copa Club, Casa del Ron Aeropuerto, and BAC Lounge, all in the international terminal. Copa Club is open from 03:30 to 16:30 and has a rating of 3.4, while Casa del Ron Aeropuerto stays open until 21:00 and is rated 4.7. The BAC Lounge, located near Gate 4, offers premium food, spirits and liqueurs, and Wi-Fi; visitors must be at least 18 years old unless accompanied by an adult, and children under 5 enter free. It is a non-smoking lounge.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/guatemala/la-aurora-international", "title": "La Aurora International Airport GUA Lounges - GUA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/guatemala/la-aurora-international", "title": "La Aurora International Airport GUA Lounges - GUA Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/pubcontent//en_US/travelInformation/destinationInformation/gua-airport.html", "title": "Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GUA", "title": "American Express Lounges am Internationaler Flughafen La Aurora | Amex DE", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/de-de/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/GUA/BAC-Lounge-Internationales-Terminal-bCil946BM2/", "title": "BAC Lounge am Internationaler Flughafen La Aurora | Amex DE", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from Guatemala City to Houston depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy fares typically allow one checked bag. A carry-on bag is usually included with most fares, but always confirm with your airline." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Guatemala City to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Guatemala City to Houston typically offer Economy and sometimes flat-bed Business class, but Premium Economy is not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Airline policies differ; flexible and premium cabin fares generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy tickets typically do not." } } } }