$135 Cheap Flights from San José (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE)

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Popular airlines from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)

Cheap Flights from San José to Guayaquil (SJO-GYE)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $135 for one-way flights and $280 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Copa
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$280 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, May 14 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $280 found 3 days ago
avianca
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 23
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $282 found 1 hour ago
avianca
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$293 Roundtrip, just found
$293
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $293 just found
Copa
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 23
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$294 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $294 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 23
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$299 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $299 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 23
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$302 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Fri, Jan 23, priced at $302 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$303 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, May 14 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $303 found 3 days ago
Copa
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$305 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $305 found 19 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 2
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$305 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $305 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
SJO
San José
GYE
Guayaquil
$306 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from San José to Guayaquil, returning Mon, Jan 19, priced at $306 found 8 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San José (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE)

June is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $214 - $854 per traveler.

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Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. GYE. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 9 minutes. Flights from $423
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center9 min
Flights from $423
Flights from San José (SJO) to Guayaquil (GYE)
Origin airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
Airlines serving
Copa, Spirit Airlines, avianca
Roundtrip price
$279
Distance
890 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 25 mins

San José to Guayaquil Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San José to Guayaquil

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San José to Guayaquil are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San José to Guayaquil with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San José to Guayaquil

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San José to Guayaquil: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San José to Guayaquil

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San José to Guayaquil in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $135 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San José to Guayaquil flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San José to Guayaquil airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $135 or cheap return flight from $280 from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
The cheapest month to fly from SJO to GYE is May, when there's less demand. Off-peak months are typically when airlines offer better prices between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
You can fly nonstop from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) on an AVIANCA flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and baggage options all in one place. Customize the search to your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find the carrier with the cheapest SJO to GYE flight.
How many flights per day from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
On average, Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) offers 4 direct flights to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) weekly. For more choice, take advantage of Expedia's filters to find flights with layovers. Squeeze in a visit to another destination or just break up your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
More people fly between SJO and GYE at 5 PM than at any other time. Looking to skip the crowds? Consider flying outside peak hours and you're likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJO to GYE?
Travel on a Thursday if you're after the best choice of flights from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE).
What is the earliest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
The earliest flight out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) is at around 5:00PM UTC-6. Board this plane and you'll reach Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) at approximately 8:20PM UTC-5. The total time in the air is 2h 20m.
How long does it take to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
The average flight duration from SJO to GYE is 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 890 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
To avoid possible delays on the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) route, aim to travel before 3 PM. Departures after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Guayaquil from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Browse your flight options from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE). This is the only Guayaquil airport you can touch down at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SJO to GYE shortly before your trip is typically more expensive. However, if there's some wiggle room with your schedule, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SJO to GYE flight and hotel package?
Booking a SJO to GYE flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our extensive range of hotels and then add car rentals, activities and flights to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE)?
Typically, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your SJO to GYE flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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