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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Guayaquil.C$352 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 8, returning Fri, Sep 12.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Fri, Sep 12, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$352, select.
Guayaquil.C$352 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 1, returning Sun, Jan 4.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, Jan 1, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Sun, Jan 4, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$352, select.
Guayaquil.C$353 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 6, returning Thu, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, Oct 6, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$353, select.
Guayaquil.C$354 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 27, returning Wed, Dec 31.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, Dec 27, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Wed, Dec 31, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$354, select.
Guayaquil.C$354 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 28, returning Sun, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Nov 28, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$354, select.
Guayaquil.C$354 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 20, returning Sun, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, Jan 20, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$354, select.
Guayaquil.C$367 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 19, returning Sat, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Dec 19, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Sat, Jan 3, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$367, select.
Guayaquil.C$381 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 29, returning Wed, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, Nov 29, arriving in Guayaquil.Inbound indirect flight with Avianca, departing from Guayaquil on Wed, Dec 3, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$381, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil

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Which airlines fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil?

San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Guayaquil.

San Jose to Guayaquil: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$352
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca Costa Rica
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil is C$352. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil.
Avianca Costa Rica and Avianca fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil.
There are 6 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Guayaquil is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Guayaquil Airport on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Guayaquil but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Guayaquil is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to Guayaquil.

Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Guayaquil is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to GYE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SJO and GYE include:

    • Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    • Tocumen International Airport

    • El Dorado International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)

  • Right now, C$170 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$352. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to GYE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SJO to GYE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJO:

Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to GYE if you're on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Guayaquil's usual tourist stops.

  • For the best deal, book your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil

  • From Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Guayaquil in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you want to go to Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to GYE in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Ecuador

  • Quito is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.

  • Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.

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