Cheap flights from San José to Guayaquil from £94

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Wed, Feb 18
San José SJOGuayaquil GYE
£94
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Mon, Feb 16
San José SJOGuayaquil GYE
£94
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Sun, Feb 22
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£94
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Thu, Feb 19
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Sat, Feb 21
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Thu, Feb 19 – Sun, Feb 22
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£204
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Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
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Thu, Feb 19 – Mon, Feb 23
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Thu, Feb 19 – Sun, Feb 22
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Thu, Feb 19 – Mon, Feb 23
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How much do flights to Guayaquil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£94

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£299

Cheapest round-trip

£204

Average round-trip

£260

Nonstop flights in February

£142 – £143

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
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Average flights per week
156
Flight distance
1435 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Avianca
---1---1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San José to Guayaquil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
LufthansaDLHLHNo
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 distance between San José and Guayaquil is 1435 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, and Spirit Airlines. San José and Guayaquil have 156 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to Guayaquil?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Guayaquil takes around 2.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between San José and Guayaquil?
The flight distance between San José and Guayaquil is 1435 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Guayaquil?
Several carriers operate flights between San José and Guayaquil. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
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, Aruba.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
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 José and Guayaquil?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Guayaquil with Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines.
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