Find cheap airlines flights from Guayaquil to San Jose

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Guayaquil to San Jose, including Copa Airlines, avianca has lowest fares on this route.
Copa Airlines logo Copa Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guayaquil to San Jose according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Guayaquil to San Jose: One way flights from $205, round trip flights from $347. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Guayaquil to San Jose are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Guayaquil to San Jose

The distance between Guayaquil and San Jose is approximately 1,423.2 km. It takes around 2 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Guayaquil to San Jose. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price$170
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$311
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,423.2 km
Average flight time2 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineCopa Airlines
Flight statistics for the Guayaquil–San Jose route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guayaquil to San Jose (GYE-SJO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Copa Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $170 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GYE to SJO on Sun, Jun 14), while Copa Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $311 departing on Tue, Aug 4 and returning on Mon, Aug 10.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Guayaquil to San Jose, including: Copa Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 25 minutes to fly from Guayaquil (GYE) to San Jose (SJO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guayaquil to San Jose is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Guayaquil to San Jose, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 14, with one-way flights priced at just $170.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is avianca.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Jose travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guayaquil to San Jose is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guayaquil to San Jose on June 14, 2026 with Copa Airlines, with prices starting at $170.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Jose, with José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport (GYE-SJO) is by far the most common option on this route: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) Tobias Bolaños International Airport (SYQ).
  • The time difference between San Jose and Guayaquil is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

Book with no extra fees

Prices displayed in this page are all-inclusive prices (incl. taxes, fuel surcharge, civil aviation development fund, etc) with all fees confirmed before payment. Fees for luggage, meals, WLAN, or other additional services are also included as shown in the flight cards.

Real-time pricing updates

Prices, availability, and travel information on this page were updated within last 24 hours—even in real-time. The more popular the route, the more precise the data.

Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.