Guayaquil

$256+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Guayaquil (GYE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GYE
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less
From Costa Rica to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip 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 September 16, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 10/104:45 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 35mAvianca
Tue 10/144:15 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$256
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/244:50 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 15mAvianca
Tue 12/23:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$260
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/64:45 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
Sat 11/156:55 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$278
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/275:49 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 29mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/306:35 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/15$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/221:55 amSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 40mAvianca
Wed 12/311:30 amGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$287
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:00 amSJO - GYE
1 stop11h 41mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/274:31 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$291
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/244:50 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 15mAvianca
Wed 12/33:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/16$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/2811:03 amSJO - GYE
1 stop11h 50mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/314:28 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:40 amSJO - GYE
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Wed 10/16:25 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:30 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Thu 10/26:25 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$310

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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 September 16, 2025.
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 10/21

4:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 10/28

10:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/14

1:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 10/22

3:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/3

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 10/11

12:05 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

10:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 9/28

3:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

10:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 2/9

10:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/16

1:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 10/24

11:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

4:45 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 12/4

6:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

10:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 9/30

3:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop9h 00m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/10

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 10/14

4:15 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 05m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/22

4:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

$788

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 $440). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 September 16, 2025.

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 September 16, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5h 35m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $256. 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 $479 for a flight from Costa Rica to Guayaquil. The cheapest flight overall is $255 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo) is currently priced at $263.

  • 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 $440). Flying from Costa Rica to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$210Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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