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$134+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — UIO
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:00 pm
SJO
-
GYE
Nonstop2h 20m
Avianca
Fri 4/171:40 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 3/28$268
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:19 pm
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop4h 42m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/712:22 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$271
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:19 pm
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop5h 15m
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/173:08 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop6h 57m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$276
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:00 pm
SJO
-
GYE
Nonstop2h 20m
Avianca
Wed 4/2211:40 am
GYE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/26$279
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/301:40 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop11h 55m
Avianca
Thu 8/69:10 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/28$285
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:00 pm
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop6h 40m
Avianca
Sun 4/199:20 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop4h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/29$286
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:04 am
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop6h 28m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/43:07 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop11h 14m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$287
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/301:40 am
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Fri 9/42:15 pm
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop10h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/67:45 pm
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop6h 10m
Avianca
Fri 7/108:15 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop5h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:40 pm
SJO
-
UIO
2 stops13h 15m
Avianca
Sun 4/128:05 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop6h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$291
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:25 pm
SJO
-
UIO
2 stops8h 30m
Avianca
Fri 4/178:00 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop6h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$292
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/69:25 am
SJO
-
UIO
1 stop7h 15m
Avianca
Fri 4/1010:10 am
UIO
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/28$293

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Ecuador flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$268
(Avianca)

One-way from

$134
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/19

4:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 5/23

9:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$268

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

9:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 5/8

1:40 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$268

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

4:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 5/17

4:29 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 52m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

5:56 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 06m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 4/20

6:33 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 47m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

10:05 am-8:52 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/19

12:22 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$271
Quickest round-trip

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

5:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/12

2:43 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

6:19 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 42m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 5/7

12:22 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

6:19 pm-12:01 am

1 stop4h 42m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 5/8

6:28 pm-7:09 am

1 stop13h 41m

$271

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/14

8:13 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 4/20

6:33 pm-7:08 am

1 stop13h 35m

$271

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ecuador from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador (average of $152). Flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador in October is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to EC?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 29, 2026.

When flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Ecuador have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 134 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Ecuador flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Ecuador flights?

Over the last year, Avianca have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ecuador

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ecuador. 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 Ecuador. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica to Ecuador by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,506 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Costa Rica to Ecuador flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    For as low as $271, Avianca can have you in Ecuador from Costa Rica in 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 890 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Ecuador flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Ecuador by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ecuador (average of $152). Flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador in October is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Ecuador

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Ecuador. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$176Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$209Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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