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Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE) from $148

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 2 — Jun 91
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo are usually found in January or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Guayaquil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$459

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$148
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Guayaquil.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

Find a great deal and save up to 51% by booking at least 15 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $257.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

January can be a great time to fly to Guayaquil from San José, San José Province with a flight ticket averaging about $291. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $151. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil (SJO - GYE)?

It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Avianca flights from San José to Guayaquil

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Avianca for the route between San José and Guayaquil. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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Sat 7/132:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 06mAvianca
Sat 8/243:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$298
Fri 7/127:45 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 55mAvianca
Sat 7/204:20 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$300
Fri 8/164:55 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Mon 8/196:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$303
Thu 8/152:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop14h 06mAvianca
Mon 8/196:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$306
Fri 8/164:50 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 35mAvianca
Sun 8/183:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$314
Fri 8/164:55 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Sun 8/183:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$318
Thu 8/152:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop14h 06mAvianca
Sun 8/183:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$321
Sat 6/295:25 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Fri 7/53:50 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$323
Fri 7/124:55 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Sat 7/204:20 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 10mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$345

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San José to Guayaquil

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between San José and Guayaquil. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Spirit Airlines flights from San José to Guayaquil. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 6/2812:59 amSJO - GYE
1 stop21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/611:59 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$545
Fri 6/2812:59 amSJO - GYE
1 stop21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/611:59 pmGYE - SJO
2 stops13h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$599
Sat 7/131:40 pmSJO - GYE
3 stops32h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/2111:59 pmGYE - SJO
2 stops13h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$790

Cheap San José to Guayaquil flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San José to Guayaquil specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
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Tue 5/282:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 06mAvianca
Wed 7/173:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$298
Wed 5/293:15 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Wed 7/173:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$300
Sat 6/295:25 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Fri 7/53:50 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$323
Tue 5/282:04 amSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 03mAvianca
Wed 7/173:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$359
Sat 6/295:25 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Fri 7/53:40 amGYE - SJO
2 stops28h 40mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$367
Wed 5/2911:55 amSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 40mAvianca
Wed 7/173:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$391
Tue 5/282:04 amSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 03mAvianca
Thu 7/183:23 pmGYE - SJO
2 stops9h 57mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$502
Wed 5/2910:25 amSJO - GYE
2 stops10h 10mAvianca
Thu 7/183:23 pmGYE - SJO
2 stops9h 57mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$510
Fri 6/2812:59 amSJO - GYE
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/53:50 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$523

San José to Guayaquil 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San José and Guayaquil in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San José to Guayaquil in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 7/132:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 06mAvianca
Sat 8/243:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$298
Wed 5/293:15 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Wed 7/173:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$300
Fri 7/268:46 amSJO - GYE
1 stop13h 53mCopa Airlines
Mon 7/294:31 amGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/28$301
Fri 8/164:55 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Mon 8/196:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$303
Sun 9/82:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 06mAvianca
Sun 9/293:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$306
Thu 12/121:35 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Fri 12/203:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 20mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$314
Fri 12/134:25 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 05mAvianca
Sat 12/218:55 amGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 55mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$318
Thu 8/152:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop14h 06mAvianca
Sun 8/183:40 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$321
Sat 6/295:25 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 15mAvianca
Fri 7/53:50 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$323

One-way flights to Guayaquil from San José

Search for one-way flight options from San José to Guayaquil. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San José to Guayaquil can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from San José to Guayaquil should utilize the search form above.
Tue 6/182:04 amSJO - GYE
1 stop14h 06mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$148
Wed 6/194:55 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$152
Tue 6/182:04 amSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 03mAvianca
Deal found 5/28$209
Tue 6/182:04 amSJO - GYE
2 stops9h 03mAvianca
Deal found 5/27$218

Find flights from San José to Guayaquil within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Guayaquil that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop6h 06m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 50m

$298

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/12

1 stop5h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 7/20

1 stop6h 10m

$300

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/26

1 stop6h 57m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 8/4

1 stop14h 00m

$301

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops8h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 8/19

1 stop7h 00m

$303

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop14h 06m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 8/19

1 stop7h 00m

$306

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop5h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 8/18

1 stop6h 50m

$314

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops8h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 8/18

1 stop6h 50m

$318

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/13

3 stops19h 36m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 50m

$477

San José Juan Santamaria IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/28

1 stop21h 00m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 7/6

1 stop12h 38m

$545

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When is the best time to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Guayaquil. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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Temperature and rainfall in Guayaquil by month

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GYE

Temperature

77 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Guayaquil

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guayaquil. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guayaquil. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San José to Guayaquil, such as Avianca and Spirit Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Avianca
7.5
Good
3,661 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,617 reviews
Copa Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

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  • When is the best time to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil (average of $459). Flying from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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