⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chicago to Guatemala City flights

Chicago (MDW) to Guatemala City (GUA): 1,887 miles (3,037 km) great-circle, about 4h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $796 round-trip on Frontier, with 2 stops, departing May 16, 2026.

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Depart
MDW
Chicago, USA
15:07
2026-05-16
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Arrive
GUA
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Returns 04:24
2026-05-30
Stops
2 stops
Distance
1,887 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$796
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chicago to Guatemala City fare fly?

$796 round-trip, Frontier F91887, departing 2026-05-16 at 15:07, returning 2026-05-30. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Saturday 14 nights later; the fare was observed 21 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Chicago from Guatemala City?

  • Distance: 1,887 miles (3,037 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, United States, UTC-5 on May 16, 2026.
  • Arrival: La Aurora Airport (GUA), Guatemala, UTC-6 on May 16, 2026.
  • Time difference: Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Chicago on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to Guatemala.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 4,952 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F91887, 2 stops, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Chicago to Guatemala City fare compare with other routes from MDW?

At $796, it ranked 20th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MDW (median $316). That is 42.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MDW median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MDW of similar length: San Francisco (1,850 mi) at $424 and Los Angeles (1,747 mi) at $203.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 11 of 30 MDW routes. It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from MDW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Guatemala City?

Of 13 departure airports with a fare to Guatemala City, Chicago (MDW) ranked 13th at $796. Lowest: $225 from Cancun (CUN); highest: $796 from Chicago (MDW); 3 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): United Airlines (3), Copa (2), Frontier (2), Alaska Airlines (1), American Airlines (1) and Avianca (1), plus 3 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, America/Guatemala; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Chicago to Guatemala City flight questions

How far is Chicago from Guatemala City by plane?

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Chicago is about 1,887 miles (3,037 km) from Guatemala City on a great-circle line from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to La Aurora Airport (GUA), heading south. It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from MDW. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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About 4h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 1,887 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 2 stops. 13 airports in our feed had a fare to Guatemala City; this one ranked 13th, and 3 of the 13 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Guatemala City?

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On May 16, 2026, Chicago was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and Guatemala City on UTC-6 (America/Guatemala), so Guatemala City was 1 hour behind Chicago: noon in Chicago was 11:00 in Guatemala City. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is no difference, in mid-July Guatemala City 1 hour behind.

How much is a flight from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $796 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F91887, departing May 16, 2026, returning May 30, 2026, with 2 stops. At $796, it ranked 20th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MDW (median $316). That is 42.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MDW median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 2 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Guatemala City, 3 of the 13 recorded fares were nonstop. From MDW, 7 of 30 were. Routes from MDW of similar length: San Francisco (1,850 mi) at $424 and Los Angeles (1,747 mi) at $203.

Which airports serve flights from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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It departs Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States, and arrives at La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. An international flight, United States to Guatemala. Frontier had the cheapest fare on 11 of 30 MDW routes.

Where else near Guatemala City can you fly from Chicago?

Mexico City (MEX) $252Guadalajara (GDL) $394Miami (MIA) $138Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $160Tampa (TPA) $178New Orleans (MSY) $282All flights from Chicago →

Other cities with flights to Guatemala City

From Cancun (CUN) $225From Los Angeles (LAX) $278From San José (SJO) $304From Houston (IAH) $413From Guadalajara (GDL) $414From San Francisco (SFO) $477

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