Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Guatemala City one hour behind New Orleans.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MSY to GUA flight.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MSY and GUA include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Right now, $196 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $480. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSY to GUA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSY to GUA.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from MSY.
To get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MSY:
Arriving at La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Book a hotel close to GUA if you're on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a La Aurora International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from La Aurora International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport to the centre of Guatemala City has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Guatemala City in May.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to La Aurora International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MSY to GUA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Guatemala
You've visited Guatemala City, now it's time to explore other corners of Guatemala. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Mixco to tick off its leading attractions. From Municipal Salayá Ecological Park to Las Fuentes Ecological Park and San José Buena Vista, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Villa Nueva is another must-experience destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without a visit to Andana Park, Residenciales Llano Alto 3 Park and Boulevard Los Reformadores.