Travelers planning to visit USA They will have two new flight options from Guatemala during the coming months. Although both routes will be temporary, they represent new alternatives to reach two cities where they currently do not exist. direct flights to and from Guatemala.
The first novelty corresponds to Aviancawhich enabled a direct connection between Guatemala City and San Francisco, California. According to data from the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), this was a route that has direct flights; those currently traveling to that destination usually make stopovers in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston or Dallas.
The second option was announced by Bermuda Airwhich will incorporate a route between Guatemala and Boston, Massachusetts. Currently, passengers traveling to that city must connect at airports such as San Salvador, Houston, Chicago or Washington.
Guatemala-San Francisco: direct flight for three months
Avianca began the operation of a direct route between Guatemala and San Franciscoavailable only during the season FIFA World Cup 2026.
The connection will be valid from June 1 to August 31, 2026 and will have four weekly flights.
Tickets are now available through Avianca’s sales channels and the average fare reported by the company is around US$590 per passenger.
Flights from Guatemala take off on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The itinerary includes departure from La Aurora International Airport to 1:20 and arrival in San Francisco at 6:25.
In the opposite direction, flights from San Francisco operate on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdaywith departure at 7:45 and arrival in Guatemala City at 14:15
| Route | Flight | Frequency | Exit | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala – San Francisco | AV552 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday | 1:20 a.m. | 6:25 a.m. |
| San Francisco – Guatemala | AV553 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 7:45 a.m. | 2:15 p.m. |
The flights will be operated on aircraft Airbus A320 with capacity for 180 passengerswhich represents more than 1,440 weekly seats.
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The second announced route corresponds to BermudAir, which will connect Boston with Guatemala City via a stopover in Belize.
The service will begin on December 19, 2026 and will remain available until May 1, 2027coinciding with the winter season in North America.
The airline will operate two flights per weekon Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Although the flight will not be direct, it will have the advantage of making a single stopover and continuing on the same air operation, which could simplify the journey compared to traditional connections in US airports.
For now, BermudaAir ticket sales have not been enabled for this route and The hours of operation have not been disclosed either.the rates or the type of aircraft you will use.
What changes for travelers?
The new routes expand the options for those traveling for tourism, studies, business or to visit family in USA.
San Francisco joins for the first time the offer of direct flights from Guatemalawhile Boston will have an alternative that could simplify the journey compared to itineraries that currently require changing planes at airports.
The incorporation of these flights adds to the growth of the country’s international connectivity. During 2025 alone, around six new routes were enabled, both permanent and temporary, to destinations in USA, Canada and Colombia.
Although both operations are seasonal, they reflect the airlines’ interest in expanding their presence in Guatemala and evaluating the demand for new international destinations from the country.
For Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat), according to a statement published on its website, strengthening air connectivity constitutes a strategic priority due to its impact on tourism, the country’s competitiveness and economic activity linked to the sector.