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

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 7:03 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 7:03 am.

The flight takes about 5h 18m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to Guayaquil.

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Guayaquil takes 5h 18m, covering 2,235 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 Santiago to Guayaquil range from $441 to $578, with an average of $502 over the past 12 months. Anything below $441 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $502. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $467 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to $526 for nonstop.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Guayaquil flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $34–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Guayaquil flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $431 to $1,436. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Guayaquil are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $234.

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 Santiago to Guayaquil usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Santiago to Guayaquil route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

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

• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 8% of one-stop connections

Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Santiago to Guayaquil route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $494 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $527, a difference of $33. 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 LATAM Airlines operates flights between Santiago and Guayaquil.

Flying via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 03m, compared with 10h 43m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 11h 50m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

Guayaquil is 2 hours behind Santiago (Ecuador Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Guayaquil flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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