SJO - GYE

$122 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Guayaquil

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Guayaquil departing on 2/4. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$252
Overall average: $286
Avianca
Tue 3/3Wed 3/11
SJO - GYE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$267
Avianca
Tue 4/7Wed 4/15
SJO - GYE • Non-stop
Top airlines
Avianca
Cheapest • from $252 (round-trip)
Copa Airlines
Best reviews • 7.6 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 17% price drop
December
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
3 days a week
There are direct flights from San José to Guayaquil 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Guayaquil

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
Avianca Logo
4:15 pm - 9:15 am
SJO
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GYE
16h 00m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
6:55 pm - 8:50 am
GYE
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SJO
14h 55m
1 stop
$252Avianca
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 8:20 pm
SJO
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GYE
2h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
3:30 am - 8:50 am
GYE
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SJO
6h 20m
1 stop
$255Avianca
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Avianca Logo
4:50 pm - 8:20 pm
SJO
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GYE
2h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
3:30 am - 8:50 am
GYE
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SJO
6h 20m
1 stop
$256Avianca
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 2
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 11:18 am
SJO
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GYE
4h 28m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:33 am - 8:21 am
GYE
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SJO
4h 48m
1 stop
$258Copa Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 11:18 am
SJO
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GYE
4h 28m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:33 am - 4:46 pm
GYE
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SJO
13h 13m
2 stops
$263Copa Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
Avianca Logo
5:00 pm - 8:20 pm
SJO
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GYE
2h 20mnonstop
Avianca Logo
11:40 am - 1:05 pm
GYE
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SJO
2h 25mnonstop
$267Avianca
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Copa Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 1:34 pm
SJO
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GYE
4h 23m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:34 am - 4:46 pm
GYE
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SJO
9h 12m
2 stops
$274Copa Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 20
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 11:18 am
SJO
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GYE
4h 28m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 7:06 am
GYE
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SJO
13h 33m
1 stop
$283Copa Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 15
Copa Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 8:46 pm
SJO
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GYE
8h 45m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:33 am - 4:46 pm
GYE
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SJO
13h 13m
3 stops
$288Copa Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
Copa Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 12:01 am
SJO
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GYE
4h 42m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
4:28 am - 10:00 am
GYE
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SJO
6h 32m
1 stop
$291Copa 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.

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 Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 July, where tickets cost $215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $327 and $298 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 $285, 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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Guayaquil

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Guayaquil was $122 for a one-way ticket and $252 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 $284 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 $256 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 $176 or less one-way and $373 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 1560 reviews
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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
PTY - POA
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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.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

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.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

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.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

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

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

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

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

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

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