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$181 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 10/26. 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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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Guayaquil to San José

Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
Avianca Logo
11:10 am - 12:35 pmGYE-SJO
2h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
10:55 am - 6:30 pmSJO-GYE
6h 35m1 stop
$306Avianca
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Fri, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 29
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 7:30 amGYE-SJO
13h 57m1 stop
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8:11 am - 1:32 pmSJO-GYE
4h 21m1 stop
$316Copa Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Avianca Logo
3:30 am - 8:50 amGYE-SJO
6h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 2:25 pmSJO-GYE
11h 40m1 stop
$336Avianca
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 22
Avianca Logo
11:30 am - 12:55 pmGYE-SJO
2h 25mnonstop
Avianca Logo
10:55 am - 6:30 pmSJO-GYE
6h 35m1 stop
$338Avianca
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
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6:33 pm - 7:30 amGYE-SJO
13h 57m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 11:20 pmSJO-GYE
5h 35m1 stop
$342Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 8
Copa Airlines Logo
4:31 am - 9:59 amGYE-SJO
6h 28m1 stop
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4:08 am - 1:36 pmSJO-GYE
8h 28m1 stop
$357Copa Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 27
Avianca Logo
3:35 pm - 12:15 amGYE-SJO
9h 40m1 stop
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1:45 am - 9:15 amSJO-GYE
6h 30m1 stop
$360Avianca
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Wed, Dec 17 - Sun, Dec 21
Avianca Logo
6:55 pm - 12:15 amGYE-SJO
6h 20m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 9:15 amSJO-GYE
6h 30m1 stop
$362Avianca
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
Avianca Logo
4:15 am - 2:05 pmGYE-SJO
10h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:55 am - 8:35 amSJO-GYE
5h 40m1 stop
$363Avianca
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Copa Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 4:50 pmGYE-SJO
9h 20m2 stops
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5:49 am - 1:36 pmSJO-GYE
6h 47m1 stop
$390Copa Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Avianca
Cheapest • from $306 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
+1
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Nonstop flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from Guayaquil to San José 3 days a week: Wed, Fri, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$306
Overall average: $341
Avianca
Fri 11/21Fri 11/28
GYE - SJO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$181
Typical prices: $176-308
Avianca
Sun 10/26
GYE - SJO • 1 stop
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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.

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 Friday, and avoid Saturdays 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 November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $341 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $264, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% 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 $181 for a one-way ticket and $306 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, Saturday, 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 $382 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 $324 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Guayaquil to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $181 or less one-way and $84 or less round-trip.

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 1542 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Food
Airline reviews

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025JFK - PTY
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Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

The chicken that was served in business class was cold!

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

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.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

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