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$180+ Cheap flights from Guayaquil (GYE) to San José (SJO)

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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GYE — SJO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in July or June, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Guayaquil to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Guayaquil to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/1712:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 47mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/248:10 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 24mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$316
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/2012:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 33mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/224:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/17$337
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/198:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 51mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/204:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$349
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/1712:20 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 17mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/268:10 amSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 26mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$364
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Sat 12/274:50 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$375
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/186:34 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 36mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/275:49 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:10 amGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:07 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$409
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 15mAvianca
Sun 12/284:15 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 12/16$410

Find flight deals from Guayaquil to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Guayaquil (GYE) to San José (SJO). 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$425 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Guayaquil to San José 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guayaquil to San José that are best for you.

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Price

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 5/1

4:29 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

11:02 am-8:51 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 5/5

4:29 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

10:05 am-8:51 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 1/28

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop7h 50m

$323

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 1/13

6:33 pm-8:21 am

1 stop14h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

10:08 am-8:46 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$337

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 1/21

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

2:20 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$337

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 1/21

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

10:08 am-8:46 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$337

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 1/8

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

5:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$349

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 1/19

6:33 pm-9:06 am

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

4:09 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$349

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 3/18

3:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

4:45 pm-7:40 am

1 stop13h 55m

$350

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 6/1

6:27 pm-9:06 am

1 stop15h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/14

8:14 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$352

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Guayaquil to San José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Guayaquil-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Guayaquil-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Guayaquil-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Guayaquil-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Guayaquil-San José 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 Guayaquil to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Guayaquil to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Guayaquil to San José. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Guayaquil to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guayaquil to San José (average of $139). Flying from Guayaquil to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 GYE to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Guayaquil to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Guayaquil to San José as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines and Avianca from Guayaquil to San José 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
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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
6.6
Okay
2,490 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

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

    The Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight path was viewed by 2 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 Guayaquil to San José?

    For as low as $323, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Guayaquil in 6h 20m. The distance from Guayaquil to San José is about 890 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Avianca ($238), and Copa Airlines ($246) offers the cheapest pricing from Guayaquil to San José. Users have found that Avianca is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from Guayaquil to San José is generally $492, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $333 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Guayaquil to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Guayaquil to San José?

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guayaquil to San José (average of $139). Flying from Guayaquil to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 Guayaquil to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Guayaquil to San José. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$238Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$246Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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