Cheap flights from San Jose to Guayaquil from £157

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3 stops
Mon, Mar 9
San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
£157
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Mon, Mar 9
San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
£167
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Mon, Mar 9
San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
£197
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San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
£199
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Mon, Mar 9
San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
£210
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San Jose SJCGuayaquil GYE
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Fri, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 10
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£498
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£511
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3 stops
Thu, Mar 5 – Tue, Mar 10
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£522
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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£523
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How much do flights to Guayaquil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£157

Cheapest round-trip

£498

Average round-trip

£588

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Hawaiian 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 Jose International
Arrive to
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Average flights per week
198
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Jose to Guayaquil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

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
April29°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
232
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
97%
32°C22°C
15 Feb
88%
30°C23°C
Monday
9 Feb
89%
30°C23°C
16 Feb
88%
29°C23°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
85%
30°C23°C
17 Feb
84%
28°C23°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
30°C23°C
18 Feb
81%
30°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
30°C23°C
19 Feb
88%
29°C22°C
Friday
13 Feb
83%
32°C23°C
20 Feb
89%
31°C23°C
Saturday
14 Feb
86%
32°C23°C
21 Feb
72%
31°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Hawaiian Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. San Jose and Guayaquil have 198 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Jose?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Jose and Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Las Vegas, San Diego, London, Morelia, Phoenix, Honolulu, Toronto, Mexico City, Dallas, Tokyo, Burbank, Edmonton, León, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Seattle.
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 Jose?
The main airport in San Jose is San Jose International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Fresno Yosemite International, San Jose International, Oakland 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, Mariscal Lamar International, Eloy Alfaro International.
Which airlines fly between San Jose and Guayaquil?
Currently, you can fly between San Jose and Guayaquil with Hawaiian Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Jose and Guayaquil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Jose 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 Jose and Guayaquil?
Traveling between San Jose 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 Jose?
There are a number of airports in and around San Jose. The main one is San Jose International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Fresno Yosemite International, San Jose International, Oakland 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, Mariscal Lamar International, Eloy Alfaro International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Guayaquil depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Jose and Guayaquil arrive?
What time do flights between San Jose and Guayaquil depart?
What time do flights between San Jose and Guayaquil arrive?

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