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$124+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — GYE
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo are usually found in July or June, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Guayaquil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Avianca)

One-way from

$124
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$271

Good round-trip deal

$552 or less
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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Cheapest flights from San José to Guayaquil
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Guayaquil. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
vie. 10/105:30 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
lun. 10/133:35 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$256
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
lun. 10/205:57 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 18mCopa Airlines
dom. 10/266:05 amGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$258
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
dom. 10/265:55 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 58mCopa Airlines
jue. 10/306:34 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$272
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/155:57 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 18mCopa Airlines
jue. 10/238:30 amGYE - SJO
2 stops9h 22mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$274
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/221:55 amSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 40mAvianca
mié. 12/311:30 amGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$277
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 11/64:45 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
vie. 11/143:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$278
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
jue. 10/1610:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 26mCopa Airlines
dom. 10/1912:15 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 10/151:55 amSJO - GYE
1 stop14h 25mAvianca
sáb. 10/183:35 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/11$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
sáb. 9/276:09 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop16h 06mCopa Airlines
mar. 9/306:32 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
vie. 9/265:54 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop16h 21mCopa Airlines
lun. 9/296:05 amGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9$296
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mar. 10/214:20 pmSJO - GYE
2 stops8h 45mAvianca
lun. 10/273:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sáb. 9/278:11 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 35mCopa Airlines
mié. 10/16:33 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop14h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/9$303

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Guayaquil that are best for you.

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San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 10/4

10:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

sáb. 10/11

12:05 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

5:30 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

lun. 10/13

3:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop6h 45m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/21

10:10 am-11:20 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

mar. 10/28

10:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/26

1:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

lun. 9/29

11:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 11/6

4:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 00m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

vie. 11/14

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 9/26

1:55 am-8:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

mar. 9/30

3:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop9h 00m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/15

3:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

jue. 10/23

9:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 10/23

10:10 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

mié. 12/3

6:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 20m

$256

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/8

10:10 am-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$124

San JoséGuayaquil

SJO - GYE

SJOGYE

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/8

5:57 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$233

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Guayaquil. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil (average of $440). Flying from San José, San José Province 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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It’s optimal to fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines and Avianca from San José to Guayaquil have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

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

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  • How popular is this San José, San José Province to Guayaquil flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo.

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

    Airlines like Avianca fly from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . San José, San José Province and Guayaquil are separated by a distance of 890 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil round-trip?

    According to our current data, Avianca ($210), and Copa Airlines ($233) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil. Avianca is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

    While on average a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil is generally $935, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $255. When looking at the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo), you can expect to pay $253 for that flight.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José, San José Province to Guayaquil?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Guayaquil (average of $440). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 San José to Guayaquil

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$210Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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