Cheap flights from San Francisco to Guayaquil from £239

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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOGuayaquil GYE
£239
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
San Francisco SFOGuayaquil GYE
£258
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1 stop
Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOGuayaquil GYE
£290
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Tue, Aug 4
San Francisco SFOGuayaquil GYE
£290
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Mon, Aug 3
San Francisco SFOGuayaquil GYE
£290
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Wed, Aug 5
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
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£535
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
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£552
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1 stop
Tue, Aug 4 – Thu, Aug 6
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£594
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
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How much do flights to Guayaquil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£239

Cheapest round-trip

£535

Average round-trip

£621

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Copa 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
San Francisco International
Arrive to
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Average flights per week
208
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Guayaquil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

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
September30°C21°C
October31°C21°C
November31°C21°C
December31°C22°C
Hottest Month
31°C
November
Coldest month
20°C
August
Sunny days
235
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
65%
30°C22°C
19 Jul
52%
32°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
40%
31°C22°C
20 Jul
39%
33°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
27%
30°C23°C
21 Jul
59%
30°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
24%
31°C22°C
22 Jul
18%
33°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
11%
34°C21°C
23 Jul
57%
33°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
31°C23°C
24 Jul
57%
33°C22°C
Saturday
18 Jul
25%
32°C23°C
25 Jul
75%
31°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Francisco and Guayaquil have 208 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
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.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
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, Eloy Alfaro International, Mariscal Lamar International.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Guayaquil?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Guayaquil with Copa Airlines, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Guayaquil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Guayaquil?
Traveling between San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Guayaquil?
There are a number of airports in and around Guayaquil. The main one is José Joaquín de Olmedo International and other nearby airports include José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Eloy Alfaro International, Mariscal Lamar International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Guayaquil depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Guayaquil arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Guayaquil depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Guayaquil arrive?

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