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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 7:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 7:20 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

A nonstop flight from San José to Guayaquil takes 2h 20m, 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 San José to Guayaquil range from $287 to $364, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $287 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $322 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $255 round-trip via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE), compared to $301 for nonstop.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $408 to $1,683. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Guayaquil are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $444, which is 162% above the typical average for this route.

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Sixt
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar

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

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from San José to Guayaquil. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $31.

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 San José and Guayaquil.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 09m, compared with 6h 32m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 8h 51m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

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

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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