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$292+ Cheap flights from Guayaquil (GYE) to San José (SJO)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GYE — SJO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
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 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$292
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$283

Good round-trip deal

$361 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
From Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/1612:15 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 10/1910:58 amSJO - GYE
1 stop11h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/16$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/72:35 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 26mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/135:50 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/16$304
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 8/3012:05 pmGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 15mAvianca
Tue 9/95:30 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$312
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 8/314:15 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Fri 9/125:30 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 20mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$314
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/164:29 amGYE - SJO
2 stops13h 23mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/235:57 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/17$318
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/136:05 amGYE - SJO
1 stop8h 49mCopa Airlines
Mon 9/155:57 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 18mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/17$325
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 12/283:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Fri 1/21:45 amSJO - GYE
1 stop11h 45mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$327
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/106:32 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 19mCopa Airlines
Sun 9/145:54 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/17$333
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 8/1912:17 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 17mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/264:10 amSJO - GYE
1 stop8h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 8/16$349
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 11/16:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop7h 00mAvianca
Tue 11/44:50 pmSJO - GYE
Nonstop2h 30mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$360

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guayaquil to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Guayaquil

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 10/13

6:05 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/15

8:11 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 10/3

6:33 pm-9:04 am

1 stop15h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/7

10:58 am-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 10/22

2:44 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/26

4:11 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 05m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 10/17

6:33 pm-8:19 am

1 stop14h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/24

10:58 am-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 10/2

6:33 pm-7:34 am

1 stop14h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

4:11 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 04m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 10/16

2:44 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/23

4:11 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 04m

$292

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 10/16

12:15 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/17

8:11 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$292

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Deals found on 8/17

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, San José Province?

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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province is 88 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 Guayaquil to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 August 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
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Paul,Jun 2025

PTY - MIA

The boarding process was terrible. No one followed the group numbers. Everyone got up and stood in the tiles upon landing. People kept getting up during the meal and beverage service to go the bathrooms, the crew had to go back and forth in the isles, the service took forever.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Guayaquil to San José, San José Province 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province round-trip from $251. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Copa Airlines. Avianca is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province is generally $291, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $155. When looking at the most popular route, (Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $292 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Guayaquil to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$251Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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