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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guayaquil to Cuenca:

• Earliest: departs at 6:31 am and lands at 7:21 am
• Latest: departs at 3:53 pm and lands at 4:43 pm.

The flight takes about 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Guayaquil to Cuenca takes 50m, covering 80 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca range from $132 to $192, with an average of $157 over the past 12 months. Anything below $132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $157 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $142 round-trip, compared to $216 via a layover through Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO).

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Guayaquil to Cuenca flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$88 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Guayaquil to Cuenca flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Guayaquil to Cuenca are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $65, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Cuenca Airport (CUE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Localiza
• Budget

Flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at Cuenca (CUE).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guayaquil to Cuenca route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 11m.

Most connecting flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca pass through Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $142 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $168, a difference of $26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Guayaquil and Cuenca. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Avianca
• LATAM Airlines

Among airlines operating Guayaquil to Cuenca flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.