Cheap flights from Guayaquil to San José from £177

Cheap flights from Guayaquil to San José from £177

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Wed, Jun 10
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£177
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Tue, Jun 9
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£177
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Mon, Jun 8
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£177
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Sat, Jun 13
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£177
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Fri, Jun 12
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£188
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Sun, Jun 7
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£188
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£305
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£305
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£315
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Sun, Jun 7 – Tue, Jun 9
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

£315
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Sun, Jun 7 – Thu, Jun 11
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

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Wed, Jun 10 – Sat, Jun 13
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO

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Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
147
Flight distance
1435 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Guayaquil to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Guayaquil to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
92%
27°C16°C
30 May
87%
25°C17°C
Sunday
24 May
84%
26°C17°C
31 May
85%
24°C17°C
Monday
25 May
84%
27°C17°C
1 Jun
89%
26°C15°C
Tuesday
26 May
78%
22°C16°C
2 Jun
87%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
27 May
82%
24°C15°C
3 Jun
77%
25°C16°C
Thursday
28 May
79%
24°C16°C
4 Jun
86%
24°C15°C
Friday
29 May
86%
25°C17°C
5 Jun
87%
26°C15°C
The distance between Guayaquil and San José is 1435 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Guayaquil and San José have 147 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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