Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
The timezone in Guatemala City is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Portland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PDX to GUA flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and GUA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Currently, $497 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,070. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to GUA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PDX to GUA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
If you're landing on a late Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near GUA:
Pick up a Guatemala City Airport rental car and explore Guatemala City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ace Rent a Car, Europcar and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Guatemala City Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Guatemala City in March.
The warmest month in Guatemala City is April, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Portland Airport to Guatemala City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to GUA in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Guatemala just waiting to be discovered. Around 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a trip to Mixco will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Villa Nueva is another well-known destination in Guatemala and is around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City. No trip is complete without experiencing Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.