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Cheapest round-trip
$353
Typical prices: $157-$383
Avianca
Sat 3/10Wed 3/14
SAL - GYE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$473
Typical prices: $170-$240
Copa Airlines
Wed 12/19
SAL - GYE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Salvador and Guayaquil. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Most punctual • 97% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 49% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $371 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil (SAL-GYE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Salvador to Guayaquil

Wed, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 14
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7:45 am - 6:25 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
9h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:10 am - 3:40 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
7h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$353Avianca
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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2:50 pm - 11:35 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
7h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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9:15 pm - 6:00 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
9h 45m1 stop Quito Mariscal Sucr
$353Avianca
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14
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2:50 pm - 11:35 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
7h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
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7:35 pm - 6:35 amGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
12h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado
$353Avianca
Sun, Dec 27 - Fri, Jan 1
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4:57 am - 8:57 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
15h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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5:54 am - 12:40 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
7h 46m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
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4:56 am - 11:55 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
17h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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6:38 pm - 12:40 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
19h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 25
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1:58 pm - 1:42 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
22h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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8:25 am - 12:41 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
5h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24
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4:56 am - 11:55 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
17h 59m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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8:25 am - 8:37 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
13h 12m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 26
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4:56 am - 5:35 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
11h 39m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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12:25 pm - 8:37 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
9h 12m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Jan 20
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1:59 pm - 11:55 pmSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
8h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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4:21 am - 11:35 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
20h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 13
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4:59 am - 11:20 amSAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
5h 21m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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8:26 am - 8:39 pmGYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
13h 13m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$356Copa Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Salvador to Guayaquil flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil typically range from $157 to $383. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $353, on Avianca.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil. It’s 50% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil at $166 round-trip.
•June ($408) and August ($390) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 145% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil the cheapest?

Flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 58% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Salvador to Guayaquil flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$353
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 141% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Salvador to Guayaquil based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Salvador to Guayaquil flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

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

  • How long is a flight from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    A nonstop flight from San Salvador to Guayaquil takes 00m, covering 1,247 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Salvador to Guayaquil flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil range from $157 to $383, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $157 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Salvador to Guayaquil flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $329 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    Avianca is the only airline operating San Salvador to Guayaquil flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris El Salvador. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from San Salvador to Guayaquil changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $353 to $2,439. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from San Salvador to Guayaquil looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Salvador to Guayaquil are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $473, which is 146% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    Flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil usually depart from San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) and arrive at Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Salvador to Guayaquil route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 43m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil pass through?

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

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 65% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $225.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Salvador to Guayaquil?

    Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 8h via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 8h 07m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

  • What is the time difference between San Salvador and Guayaquil?

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

Your guide to booking San Salvador to Guayaquil flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $165, about $225 less than Wednesday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 58% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Salvador to Guayaquil trip for October. Fares historically average $166 round-trip in that month - typically $242 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.

    • Radisson Hotel Guayaquil
    • Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
    • Hilton Colon Guayaquil

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