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Cheapest round-trip
$322
Typical prices: $256-$364
Avianca
Fri 8/28Tue 9/1
SJO - GYE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$342
Typical prices: $233-$354
Avianca
Sat 12/26Wed 12/30
SJO - GYE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
3 days a week
Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Avianca. Average duration is 2h 20m
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Cheapest • Avg $311 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Guayaquil (SJO-GYE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Guayaquil 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 San José to Guayaquil

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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9:25 am - 11:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
13h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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6:30 am - 12:50 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 20m1 stop Quito Mariscal Sucr
$322Avianca
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:00 pm - 11:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
6h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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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
$322Avianca
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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4:00 pm - 11:30 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
6h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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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
$323Avianca
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 18
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9:25 am - 5:35 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
7h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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1:40 pm - 9:10 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 30m1 stop Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
$323Avianca
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
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12:05 pm - 8:53 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
7h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:13 am - 10:58 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$325Copa Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 18
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10:03 am - 8:52 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
9h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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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
$325Copa Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
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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
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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
$325Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:08 am - 1:33 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
8h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:14 am - 1:52 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
10h 38m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$325Copa Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
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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
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1:38 pm - 9:10 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 32m2 stops Quito Mariscal Sucr Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl
$543Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:55 pm - 8:32 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
14h 37m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Quito Mariscal Sucr
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5:28 pm - 12:35 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
20h 07m2 stops Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Lima J Chavez Intl
$1,394LATAM Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Guayaquil from San José usually cost between $255 and $329 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $322 on Avianca (Aug 28-Sep 1).

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

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

When flying from San José to Guayaquil, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guayaquil, 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 San José to Guayaquil is February, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $333 and $324 respectively.

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

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 $311, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Guayaquil, 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 San José to Guayaquil, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$164
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Guayaquil

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Guayaquil 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 San José to Guayaquil

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

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San José and lands in Guayaquil, with an average flight time of 2h 20m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Guayaquil was $164 for a one-way ticket and $322 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guayaquil from San José.

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

    Only Air France offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Guayaquil flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San José to Guayaquil on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Guayaquil are Copa Airlines and Avianca. With an average price for the route of $313 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 $268 and an overall rating of 6.5.

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

    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 San José to Guayaquil.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Guayaquil from San José 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 San José to Guayaquil?

    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 Guayaquil with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and GYE 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 San José to Guayaquil?

    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 Guayaquil from San José 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 San José to Guayaquil

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $577 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Guayaquil?

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

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

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Direct returns

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Guayaquil

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Guayaquil. 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 San José to Guayaquil? 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 1563 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
8.1Crew
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Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

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.

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.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

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

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Good trip, excellent attention. I like Copa Airlines, the best. 👍🏻

Just a minor inconvinient with weather delay! but not Copa's fault

Copa is one of the airlines with the best prices and super good service.

We had to purchase an upgrade to get reclining seats. There was no entertainment module.

As previously experienced neither check in staff nor cabin crew were friendly or welcoming

The seats were the worst I have ever flown Too narrow, did not recline and the actual seat was hard as a rock. I will tell all travelers to stay away from Avianca flights.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

Charging for WATER on a SIX hour flight in repugnant. Enough said!

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

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