⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chicago to Guatemala City flights

Chicago (ORD) to Guatemala City (GUA): 1,899 miles (3,057 km) great-circle, about 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $242 round-trip on United Airlines, with 1 stop, departing May 16, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA1081
Depart
ORD
Chicago, USA
21:56
2026-05-16
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Arrive
GUA
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Returns 15:45
2026-05-30
Stops
1 stop
Distance
1,899 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 20m
Trip type
Round-trip
$242
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chicago to Guatemala City fare fly?

$242 round-trip, United Airlines UA1081, departing 2026-05-16 at 21:56, 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: 1,899 miles (3,057 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 20m.
  • Departure airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 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: United Airlines UA1081, 1 stop, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $242, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ORD (median $221). That is 12.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the ORD median of 16.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from ORD of similar length: San Francisco (1,842 mi) at $268 and Los Angeles (1,741 mi) at $167.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 ORD routes. It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from ORD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Guatemala City?

Of 13 departure airports with a fare to Guatemala City, Chicago (ORD) ranked 2nd at $242. 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 1,899 miles (3,057 km) from Guatemala City on a great-circle line from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora Airport (GUA), heading south. It is the 13th longest of the 30 routes we track from ORD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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About 4h 20m nonstop by our estimate for 1,899 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was with 1 stop. 13 airports in our feed had a fare to Guatemala City; this one ranked 2nd, 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: $242 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA1081, departing May 16, 2026, returning May 30, 2026, with 1 stop. At $242, it ranked 18th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ORD (median $221). That is 12.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the ORD median of 16.6 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 1 stop; 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 ORD, 12 of 30 were. Routes from ORD of similar length: San Francisco (1,842 mi) at $268 and Los Angeles (1,741 mi) at $167.

Which airports serve flights from Chicago to Guatemala City?

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It departs Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States, and arrives at La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. An international flight, United States to Guatemala. United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 ORD routes.

Where else near Guatemala City can you fly from Chicago?

Mexico City (MEX) $161Guadalajara (GDL) $199Miami (MIA) $123Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $99Tampa (TPA) $173New Orleans (MSY) $211All 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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