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Cheapest round-trip
$381
Typical prices: $292-$378
Avianca
Sun 10/18Sat 10/24
GYE - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$242
Typical prices: $195-$265
Avianca
Sat 8/22
GYE - SJO • 1 stop
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3 days a week
Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 2h 25m
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Cheapest • Avg $312 (round-trip)
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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

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24
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11:40 am - 1:05 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2h 25mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 8:20 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
2h 20mnonstop
$381Avianca
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:10 am - 3:25 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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5:00 pm - 8:20 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
2h 20mnonstop
$412Avianca
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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3:30 am - 8:50 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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4:00 pm - 8:55 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
15h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$412Avianca
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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10:05 am - 11:55 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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5:00 pm - 8:20 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
2h 20mnonstop
$413Avianca
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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2:37 pm - 7:24 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:08 am - 11:22 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
6h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$473Copa Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:13 am - 9:04 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 51m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:08 am - 1:35 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
8h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$473Copa Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10
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6:28 pm - 7:10 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:45 am - 11:21 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
4h 36m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$473Copa Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:10 am - 3:25 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 15m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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10:05 am - 7:37 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
8h 32m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr
$559Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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3:20 pm - 11:45 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 25m3 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl
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10:05 am - 9:39 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
10h 34m2 stops Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr
$714Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13
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3:30 am - 11:45 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 15m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl
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9:59 am - 8:57 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
9h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$757Multiple Airlines
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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 October.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Guayaquil usually cost between $286 and $380 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $381 on Avianca (Oct 18-Oct 24).

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Guayaquil, you should consider flying back on a Friday, 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 November, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $357 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 $416 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 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$242
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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
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FAQs for booking flights from Guayaquil to San José

  • How many flights are there between Guayaquil and San José per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Guayaquil and lands in San José, with an average flight time of 2h 25m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Guayaquil to San José was $242 for a one-way ticket and $381 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?

    Only Delta offers 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 $333 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Avianca is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $337 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.
7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1564 reviews
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
6.9Food
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I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

2.0 MediocreFred, May 2026
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I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

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

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

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller...and as hard as a rock , mediocre entertainment

Not being in the back row and having to pay for a better seat

Copa crew is almost never great in terms of service.

Captain and Crew were excellent. The Boeing 737-800 was showing its age. In flight entertainment system was sluggish and my Business Class seat on the outbound flight had some mechanical issues. Only real problem was the location of the Gate in Panama PTY. It was a 40 minute hike from Security to the Gate. There should have been some sort of warning about the distance.

Better seats, allow us to upgrade, terrible website, poor telephone service, better equipment

We do not like to board by shuttle then off the tarmac

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

They charged for WATER on a SIX hour flight!! never again!

It’s very nice, the only thing is that we have to purchase food.

Avianca flights to Galapagos and back and well organized and on time.

I flew with my service dog unfortunately they didn’t allow it to flight on the canine, but ok, the only problem was that when I arrived to Quito it took 1 hour to deliver my dog, they were supposed to deliver it the moment we get off the airplane.

Avianca was organized in boarding and disembarking and all announcements were made in both Spanish and English 👍🏼

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

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