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$117+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Guayaquil (GYE)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GYE
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fri 4/3
Fri 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Guayaquil

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Guayaquil
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Guayaquil. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/155:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/2111:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/1511:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$311
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:15 pm
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop27h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/2411:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$319
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/225:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/111:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop9h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$351
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/1911:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$358
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/2211:59 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop11h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$362

Find flight deals from Chicago to Guayaquil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Expedia)

One-way from

$117
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$554
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Guayaquil that are best for you.

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ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

9:00 am-11:04 pm

2 stops14h 04m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 5/15

11:59 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$355

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:06 am-11:04 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/5

11:59 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$373

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:06 am-8:54 pm

1 stop12h 48m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 5/2

4:29 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$376

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

12:51 am-11:18 am

1 stop10h 27m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 3/18

6:31 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$376

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:06 am-12:02 am

1 stop15h 56m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 5/20

6:28 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$376

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

7:17 am-11:04 pm

1 stop15h 47m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 4/9

11:59 pm-11:17 am

1 stop11h 18m

$389

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

3:21 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 5/25

2:43 pm-1:15 am

1 stop10h 32m

$392

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

8:34 am-11:41 pm

1 stop15h 07m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 3/18

6:31 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$392

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

7:22 am-9:12 pm

2 stops13h 50m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/5

6:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$393

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

11:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 3/12

10:25 am-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$394

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Guayaquil

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Guayaquil in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Guayaquil flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Guayaquil flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Guayaquil flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Guayaquil flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Guayaquil flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Guayaquil from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Guayaquil

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Guayaquil. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil (average of $218). Flying from Chicago to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Guayaquil?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Guayaquil chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Guayaquil on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Guayaquil, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $381.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Guayaquil, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Guayaquil, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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 March 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, Avianca, and Spirit Airlines from Chicago to Guayaquil 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
1,559 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,493 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,489 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,559 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Guayaquil from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Guayaquil from Chicago, you will be flying to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, which is the city’s only airport. Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) is located 2.5 mi from the center of Guayaquil. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Guayaquil?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Guayaquil in 12h 48m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Guayaquil is about 3089 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Guayaquil round-trip?

    Currently priced at $345, Avianca will fly you from Chicago to Guayaquil and back. In addition to Avianca, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Copa Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $369 and $387, respectively. Avianca is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Guayaquil one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $162. Users have also found prices from $179 and $193 on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Guayaquil that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Guayaquil flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Guayaquil 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 Chicago to Guayaquil?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil (average of $218). Flying from Chicago to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Guayaquil

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Guayaquil. 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$345Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$369Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$438Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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