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$187+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — GYE
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:59 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop15h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 10/242:29 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:00 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop16h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 11/23:31 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop18h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/68:43 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop14h 02m
American Airlines
Thu 10/222:29 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop17h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/711:30 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop19h 44m
Delta
Mon 10/194:19 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop15h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$495
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:20 pm
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop22h 14m
Copa Airlines
Wed 9/166:00 am
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop19h 02m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/26$496
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/46:00 am
ORD
-
GYE
1 stop25h 14m
Delta
Mon 10/194:19 pm
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop15h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$503
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:05 am
ORD
-
GYE
2 stops16h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/1510:05 am
GYE
-
ORD
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$504

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$434
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$187
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$518
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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. 17% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

2:30 pm-7:14 am

1 stop16h 44m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 10/19

4:19 pm-7:36 am

1 stop15h 17m

$495
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/9

5:40 pm-7:14 am

1 stop13h 34m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 10/20

4:19 pm-7:36 am

1 stop15h 17m

$495

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

2:00 pm-7:14 am

2 stops17h 14m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 10/19

4:19 pm-7:36 am

1 stop15h 17m

$500

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

1:29 pm-7:14 am

1 stop17h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 9/24

6:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$507

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

3:21 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 8/31

11:48 am-1:02 am

1 stop13h 14m

$510

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:01 am-8:52 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-1:02 am

1 stop19h 02m

$510

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

3:21 pm-11:22 am

1 stop20h 01m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 9/2

12:22 pm-1:02 am

1 stop12h 40m

$510

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

2:00 pm-7:14 am

2 stops17h 14m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 10/19

4:19 pm-7:36 am

1 stop15h 17m

$530

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-7:48 am

1 stop25h 48m

$593

ChicagoGuayaquil

ORD - GYE

ORDGYE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

7:30 am-11:30 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 8/30

8:28 am-9:09 am

2 stops24h 41m

$628

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Guayaquil in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Guayaquil

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil (average of $415). Flying from Chicago to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Guayaquil flights typically cost between $478 and $545 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $434 on American Airlines (Oct 17-Oct 24).

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 70% 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 $413.

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 41m.

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 49m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil, you should look to book at least 17 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.

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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,American Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,026 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,522 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

BOS - PTY

Airline was delayed 1 hour, that made my layover flight be missed, gave wrong information about gates, they closed the gates in my face, rebooked me, and had business class, and rebooked me not business class

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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Guayaquil?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Guayaquil in 16h 44m. Fly via Delta 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 $309, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Guayaquil and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $352 and $359, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 39% 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 Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $181 and $193 on Avianca 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Guayaquil (average of $415). Flying from Chicago to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Guayaquil

Discover the top 5 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$352Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$359Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$369Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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