Guayaquil

$122+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GYE
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Guayaquil

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Guayaquil flight deals. Data was last updated January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$256
(Avianca)

One-way from

$122
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo.

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Guayaquil
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Guayaquil. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/39:45 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop12h 50m
Avianca
Tue 3/108:40 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 1/18$256
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 2/15:50 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop4h 28m
Copa Airlines
Mon 2/24:33 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop4h 48m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/17$258
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 2/58:11 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop4h 23m
Copa Airlines
Thu 2/128:34 am
GYE
-
SJO
2 stops9h 12m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/17$274
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 1/264:09 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop6h 09m
Copa Airlines
Sun 2/16:33 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop15h 33m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/18$283
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 2/38:48 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop10h 58m
Copa Airlines
Sun 2/154:33 am
GYE
-
SJO
3 stops13h 13m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/18$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 1/241:45 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop6h 30m
Avianca
Fri 2/68:50 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop16h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 1/16$289
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 5/3010:05 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop9h 46m
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/54:28 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop4h 53m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/18$291
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 5/110:05 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop12h 31m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/78:28 am
GYE
-
SJO
2 stops9h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/18$296
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 10/15:55 pm
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop5h 06m
Copa Airlines
Thu 10/158:24 am
GYE
-
SJO
2 stops9h 28m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/17$307
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 2/34:50 pm
SJO
-
GYE
Nonstop2h 30m
Avianca
Mon 2/161:25 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop9h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 1/17$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 6/45:57 pm
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop5h 04m
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/118:27 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/18$316

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Guayaquil that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Guayaquil

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:50 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 3/10

8:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/1

5:50 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 28m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 2/2

4:33 am-8:21 am

1 stop4h 48m

$258

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 28m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 2/12

8:34 am-4:46 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$274

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

5:50 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 28m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 2/20

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

$283

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:09 am-8:46 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 2/15

4:33 am-4:46 pm

3 stops13h 13m

$288

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

4:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$122

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/5

1:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop6h 30m

$129

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$129

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

4:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$129

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil (average of $133). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in March is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 GYE?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Guayaquil. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 19, 2026.

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

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 January 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Costa Rica 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.

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Guayaquil from Costa Rica, 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.

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

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

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil can take about 2h 30m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $256. The distance from Costa Rica to Guayaquil is about 890 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Guayaquil?

    On average you can expect to pay $356 for a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo) is currently priced at $283.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica to Guayaquil?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil (average of $133). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in March is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 Guayaquil

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica 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 January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$176Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$205Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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