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$131+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GYE
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Guayaquil

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 March 9, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/91:45 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop6h 30m
Avianca
Tue 3/176:55 pm
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop6h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$257
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 7/21:40 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop11h 55m
Avianca
Mon 7/138:20 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$268
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 11/79:45 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop7h 00m
Avianca
Tue 12/88:40 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6$269
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/158:48 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop8h 03m
Copa Airlines
Wed 3/254:33 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop10h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/5$271
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 6/91:50 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop6h 05m
Avianca
Wed 6/174:05 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/4$290
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 11/74:50 pm
SJO
-
GYE
Nonstop2h 30m
Avianca
Wed 12/911:30 am
GYE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 3/141:45 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop22h 20m
Avianca
Wed 3/2511:30 am
GYE
-
SJO
Nonstop2h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/8$298
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1510:08 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop6h 43m
Copa Airlines
Mon 3/238:32 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop11h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/3$303
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 11/74:50 pm
SJO
-
GYE
Nonstop2h 30m
Avianca
Mon 12/710:25 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop5h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 3/6$307
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/149:17 am
SJO
-
GYE
2 stops10h 35m
Copa Airlines
Wed 5/204:29 am
GYE
-
SJO
1 stop4h 52m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/8$309
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 6/1810:05 am
SJO
-
GYE
1 stop9h 46m
Copa Airlines
Thu 6/254:28 am
GYE
-
SJO
2 stops13h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/6$318

Find 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 March 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$268
(Avianca)

One-way from

$131
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$509 or less
From Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Guayaquil that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/3

5:56 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 06m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 4/10

6:33 pm-7:08 am

1 stop13h 35m

$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

4:29 am-4:48 pm

3 stops13h 19m

$323
Quickest round-trip

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

5:47 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 5/7

8:28 am-4:47 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$329

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

4:08 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 7/13

8:27 am-4:52 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$351

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

8:13 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 4/20

4:29 am-4:48 pm

3 stops13h 19m

$355

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/18

10:05 am-8:51 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 7/6

8:27 am-4:52 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$371
Cheapest one-way

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/8

9:25 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$131
Quickest one-way

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

5:00 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$136

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

1:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$136

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

1:50 am-8:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

$136

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil (average of $152). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 March 9, 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 March 9, 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,567 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
2,495 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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 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?

    The Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    A quick flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil can take about 5h 06m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $271. The distance from Costa Rica to Guayaquil is about 890 mi.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $520 for a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil. The cheapest flight overall is $407 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo) is currently priced at $271.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil (average of $152). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 March 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$176Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$209Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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