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[reddevil79]

Can anyone give me any information regarding flights + costs between Guatemala and Lima, single ticket. I have been trying to find some info but almost impossible. If not, does anyone know of flights between Guatemala and neighbouring cities (Quito, Santiago, La Paz)? I know air travel in Latin America is unpredictable at the best of times, but any info would be very much appreciated. Thanks

[Carina_Cisneros]

I would recommend getting out of Guatemala --somehow-- and departing from another major city; the cost savings can be huge. I was going to fly my father from Guatemala to Lima or Santiago, until I saw the prices. If you can, get to Mexico City or San Jose (bus, car, whatever) then depart, it might mean a big savings - though if course this depends on your passport and any teaching-related discounts. My father ended up on a bus to Mexico; I think the bus was about $100, but this saved $400+ in airfares. There are times when Miami / Mexico to Lima are under $400, when American Airlines and LAN hit rock-bottom (a friend flew Miami to Lima last month for $389!). Here are the prices I found last year, and I suspect the savings difference still exists, based on info from some students who recently left Houston to Santiago:

Guate = Lima $855
Guate = Santiago $1110
Tegus = Lima $805
Tegus = Santiago $1205
San Jose = Lima $625
San Jose = Santiago $805
Mexico City = Lima $400
Mexico City = Santiago $700
Miami = Lima $465
Miami = Santiagio $765