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Wed, Oct 21
Chicago ORDGuayaquil GYE
£227
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Sat, Oct 24
Chicago ORDGuayaquil GYE
£253
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Thu, Oct 22
Chicago ORDGuayaquil GYE
£265
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How much do flights to Guayaquil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£227

Cheapest round-trip

£510

Average round-trip

£550

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from Guayaquil's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: Metrovía bus system.

Guayaquil is served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), located approximately 5 km north of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber, the Metrovía bus rapid transit system, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 15 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

$5 – $8; fixed rate to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

$3 – $6; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-50 min

$0.30; single fare

every 5-15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$15 – $35; pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

15-30 min

$25 – $60; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official airport taxis operate from designated stands outside the arrivals terminal with fixed rates to common destinations.
  • Metrovía requires a rechargeable card; the nearest stop is a short walk from the airport terminal.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours (7-9 AM and 5-8 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Guayaquil

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Guayaquil

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C23°C
February29°C23°C
March30°C23°C
April30°C22°C
May29°C22°C
June29°C21°C
July29°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September31°C21°C
October31°C21°C
November31°C21°C
December31°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
November
Coldest month
20°C
August
Sunny days
232
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
28%
31°C25°C
18 Oct
27%
28°C24°C
Monday
12 Oct
79%
33°C24°C
19 Oct
25%
32°C24°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
81%
32°C24°C
20 Oct
65%
32°C25°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
31%
33°C24°C
21 Oct
49%
32°C25°C
Thursday
15 Oct
62%
33°C25°C
22 Oct
17%
33°C24°C
Friday
16 Oct
78%
31°C25°C
23 Oct
18%
34°C25°C
Saturday
17 Oct
20%
32°C24°C
24 Oct
16%
33°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Guayaquil. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Avianca, and LATAM Airlines. Chicago and Guayaquil have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

What are the most popular routes to and from Guayaquil?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guayaquil and Quito, New York, Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale, Lima, Orlando, Charlotte, Bogotá, Toronto, Miami, Vancouver, Tapachula, Cartagena, Punta Cana, Buenos Aires, Baltra Island, Cuenca, Medellín, San Cristóbal Island, San José.

Which airports are there in Chicago?

Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

What airports are near Chicago?

The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

What airports are near Guayaquil?

The main airport in Guayaquil is José Joaquín de Olmedo International. It is also served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Mariscal Lamar International, Eloy Alfaro International.

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Guayaquil?

Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Guayaquil with Frontier Airlines, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Avianca, LATAM Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Guayaquil?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Guayaquil, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Chicago and Guayaquil?

Traveling between Chicago and Guayaquil, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Chicago?

There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard

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