GYE - SJO

$203 Find Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Guayaquil to San José departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$328
Typical prices: $333-$244
Avianca
Fri 5/15Sat 5/30
GYE - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$379
Typical prices: $299-$246
Avianca
Sun 6/14Tue 7/14
GYE - SJO • Non-stop
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Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 2h 25m
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Cheapest • from $328 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Cheapest • Avg $312 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 01m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to San José (GYE-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Guayaquil to San José

Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 30
Avianca Logo
10:05 am - 3:25 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
5:00 pm - 8:20 pm
SJO
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GYE
2h 20mnonstop
$328Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Avianca Logo
6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 2:35 pm
SJO
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GYE
11h 55m
1 stop
$331Avianca
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
Avianca Logo
1:40 pm - 6:50 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 2:35 pm
SJO
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GYE
11h 55m
1 stop
$334Avianca
Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12
Avianca Logo
10:05 am - 3:25 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 20m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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GYE
6h 30m
1 stop
$344Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Avianca Logo
1:40 pm - 6:50 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 8:55 am
SJO
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GYE
6h 05m
1 stop
$345Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
Avianca Logo
3:45 pm - 11:55 pm
GYE
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SJO
9h 10m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:40 am - 8:55 am
SJO
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GYE
6h 15m
1 stop
$353Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Avianca Logo
11:40 am - 1:05 pm
GYE
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SJO
2h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
SJO
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GYE
6h 30m
1 stop
$354Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Avianca Logo
11:40 am - 1:05 pm
GYE
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SJO
2h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 2:35 pm
SJO
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GYE
11h 45m
1 stop
$356Avianca
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Avianca Logo
6:50 pm - 11:55 pm
GYE
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SJO
6h 05m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 8:55 am
SJO
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GYE
6h 05m
1 stop
$357Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
Copa Airlines Logo
4:29 am - 8:21 am
GYE
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SJO
4h 52m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 12:01 am
SJO
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GYE
4h 42m
1 stop
$365Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Guayaquil to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Guayaquil to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Guayaquil to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Guayaquil to San José departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guayaquil to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San José on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Guayaquil, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Guayaquil to San José is July, where tickets cost $250 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $335 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Guayaquil to San José?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $333 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Guayaquil to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$200
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Guayaquil to San José

When to book flights from Guayaquil to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guayaquil to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Guayaquil to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Guayaquil to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Guayaquil to San José was $200 for a one-way ticket and $328 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Guayaquil and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Guayaquil to San José?

    When flying out of Guayaquil you will be using Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Guayaquil to San José?

    Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Guayaquil to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Guayaquil to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Guayaquil to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Guayaquil to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Guayaquil and San José.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Guayaquil to San José?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Guayaquil to San José on on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Guayaquil to San José, Copa Airlines or Avianca?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Guayaquil to San José are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $376 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Guayaquil to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Guayaquil to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Guayaquil to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Guayaquil is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Guayaquil to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Guayaquil with another airline. Booking your flights between Guayaquil and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Guayaquil to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Guayaquil up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Guayaquil to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Guayaquil to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Guayaquil to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Guayaquil to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1581 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.8Food
8.1Crew
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Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

10.0 ExcellentK Anson, Apr 2026
POS - PTY
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Entire experience from check in to landing was amazing the flight crew was excellent and friendly. Seats were comfortable.

Boarding was confusing from staff telling going to preboard and than to group 1 Airplane was not cooling at the beginning

Friendly crew, good food options, food not the best and seats not as comfy but that’s typical.

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

This was my first time flying with you guys and my very last! This was the most horrible experience!!! There was not even tv in the plane! How cheap can this airline be!!! I paid so much for my suitcase!!! I would never fly with this airline again! The crew are very rude!

After boarding, there was a small issue with the aircraft which caused a delay of about 45 minutes. During boarding and while passengers were being seated, the plane was being refueled. There were also a lot of unusual noises during the flight, which was not very reassuring. In addition, there was no WiFi or entertainment available.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

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