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

• Earliest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 2:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 2:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Guayaquil to San José.

A nonstop flight from Guayaquil to San José takes 2h 25m, covering 890 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José range from $319 to $415, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $360 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $336 round-trip, compared to $389 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

Avianca is the only airline operating Guayaquil to San José flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $444 to $3,363. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guayaquil to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $309, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Guayaquil to San José usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 San José route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 58m.

One-stop flights from Guayaquil to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Guayaquil to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $376, a difference of $38.

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

Only Avianca operates flights between Guayaquil and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 6h 30m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 7h 54m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

San José is 1 hour behind Guayaquil (Central Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guayaquil to San José flights:

• Avianca: 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:

• 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.