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$181+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GYE — SJO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
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 Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 October 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/196:55 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Mon 11/244:15 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/16$306
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 10/156:25 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 05mAvianca
Fri 10/177:45 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop5h 20mAvianca
Deal found 10/15$308
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/136:37 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 19mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/175:49 amSJO - GYE
1 stop4h 29mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/15$316
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 10/3111:10 amGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
Mon 11/34:45 pmSJO - GYE
1 stop13h 55mAvianca
Deal found 10/16$326
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 11/86:37 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop13h 56mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/94:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop12h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/16$328
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 11/96:55 pmGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Mon 11/1710:55 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 35mAvianca
Deal found 10/16$336
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/124:31 amGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 02mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/194:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/16$337
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/2911:30 amGYE - SJO
Nonstop2h 25mAvianca
Tue 11/41:45 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/16$339
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 11/283:30 amGYE - SJO
1 stop6h 20mAvianca
Thu 12/41:45 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 30mAvianca
Deal found 10/16$342
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/64:31 amGYE - SJO
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/138:47 amSJO - GYE
1 stop7h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/15$349
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Fri 10/314:28 amGYE - SJO
1 stop4h 02mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/64:08 amSJO - GYE
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/15$352

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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$306
(Priceline)

One-way from

$181
(Avianca)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$84 or less
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One-way flight from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Guayaquil to San José that are best for you.

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GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 11/26

11:30 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

10:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$306

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 10/29

11:30 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

4:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 00m

$306

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 1/14

6:33 pm-7:06 am

1 stop13h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

4:09 am-8:46 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 11/26

12:21 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/30

4:08 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 10m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 11/23

6:37 pm-7:33 am

1 stop13h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/30

4:08 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 10m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 11/13

12:21 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/20

5:49 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 29m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 11/8

6:37 pm-7:33 am

1 stop13h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/10

2:19 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 11/13

12:21 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/16

4:08 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 10m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 1/13

6:33 pm-9:06 am

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/17

10:08 am-8:46 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$316

GuayaquilSan José

GYE - SJO

GYESJO

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 11/4

3:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$181

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Guayaquil-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Guayaquil with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 10, 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 October 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Guayaquil to San José at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Guayaquil to San José?

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 October 16, 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
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

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
1,551 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

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
6.6
Okay
2,452 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,551 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Guayaquil to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $306, Avianca can have you in San José from Guayaquil in 2h 25m. 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 ($280) offers the cheapest pricing from Guayaquil to San José. Users have found that Avianca is 20% 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 $128, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $295 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$238Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$280Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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