Deal alert: Fly nonstop to Guatemala from Houston, Miami, New York and more cities from $110 round-trip
There is an excellent sale going on right now for flights to Guatemala from a number of U.S. cities. If you live in New York, Houston, Atlanta or Baltimore, you can score great deals to Guatemala City to enjoy the Central American nation's culinary delights, historical sites and natural beauty. Even better, there are some superb prices for nonstop flights, some in the low hundreds.
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Hat tip to Scott’s Cheap Flights for spotting this deal. Its basic membership is available for $49 per year. The Elite tier option is available for $199 per year, and that will get you access to deals on premium economy, business-class and first-class tickets.
The sale includes travel between now and November, and it does include the Thanksgiving holiday. These are economy fares, so you'll have to pay to check bags. The most inexpensive fares for JetBlue and United also don't allow full-size carry-on bags.
I'm a broken record about this, but I'll say it again: Be flexible with your travel plans if at all possible, to get the very best deals.
Deal basics
Airlines: Avianca, Copa, JetBlue and United.
Routes: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Miami, New York and other cities to Guatemala City.
How to book: Directly through the airline or through Google Flights.
Travel dates: April-November.
Related: From horses to volcanic s’mores — time to plan a family trip to Guatemala
Sample flights
Avianca has nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in November for only $110 round-trip. That is an incredible price, even if it's an economy ticket and even if you have to pay extra to check a bag. Keep in mind, this fare includes a return flight the day after Thanksgiving.
If you prefer to stay home for the holidays, you can book the same great fare earlier in November from Miami to Guatemala City.
You can fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Guatemala City in November on Copa Airlines for only $188 round-trip. This itinerary includes a layover in Panama City each way.
You can nab a ticket for a nonstop flight on United to Guatemala City from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for travel at the end of April for only $134 round-trip. This is an excellent price for this route, and is more than 50% off normal prices. Keep in mind that this United fare doesn't allow a carry-on bag. Checking a bag will cost you $70, so consider upgrading to economy for just $52 and get the free carry-on option.
JetBlue has nonstop flights out of New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guatemala in May for $220.
The same price will get you a ticket on a nonstop United flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Guatemala in October. Again, it's United's most restricted fare, so keep in mind you'll have to pay $70 to check a bag.
Related: Where to eat and drink in Guatemala City and Antigua
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
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- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
- Few travel perks and protections
- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X). |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com. |
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Why We Chose It
There's a lot to love about the Amex Gold card. It's been a fan favorite during the pandemic because of its fantastic rewards rate on restaurants (that includes takeout and delivery in the U.S.!) and U.S. supermarkets. If you're hitting the skies soon, you'll also earn bonus points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders) and up to $120 in annual dining statement credits at eligible partners, there's no reason that the foodie shouldn't add this card to their wallet. Enrollment required.Pros
- 4x on dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1x)
- 3x on flights booked directly with the airline or with Amex Travel
- Welcome bonus of 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first six months
Cons
- Weak on travel outside of flights and everyday spending bonus categories
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
- Few travel perks and protections
- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
- Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $250.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees