Direct flights from San José to Guayaquil

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San José

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

SJO

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

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Guayaquil

Ecuador

Ecuador

GYE

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

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Distance
890 miles  ·  (1,432 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • Avianca
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320neo

San José to Guayaquil Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San José to Guayaquil. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SJO to GYE, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Guayaquil

What is the best time to visit Guayaquil?

🌴  Tropical

Guayaquil is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.

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Since Guayaquil is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.

Airlines flying from San José to Guayaquil

Airline-specific flight schedules from San José to Guayaquil

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San José SJO to Guayaquil GYE, which is Avianca. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Avianca flight schedulefrom San José to Guayaquil

Avianca is a member of Star Alliance
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San José to Guayaquil Flights

Flights from SJO to GYE are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 16:45 - 17:00. The earliest flight departs at 16:45, the last flight departs at 17:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from San José to Guayaquil takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between San José and Guayaquil is 890 miles (or 1,432 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Guayaquil?

There is 1 airport in Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).

How many flights per week are there from SJO to GYE?

There are 3 flights per week flying from San José to Guayaquil (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San José to Guayaquil?

2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from San José to Guayaquil.

How far is Guayaquil from San José?

The distance from San José to Guayaquil is 890 miles (1,432 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SJO airport to GYE airport?

Avianca is the only airline flying nonstop from San José to Guayaquil.

What alliances have direct flights from San José to Guayaquil?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San José to Guayaquil.

What classes are available from San José to Guayaquil?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from San José to Guayaquil?

Aircraft types that fly from San José to Guayaquil:

  • Airbus A320neo

What is the earliest flight departing from San José to Guayaquil?

The earliest flight departs at 16:45 from San José and arrives at 20:10 at Guayaquil.

What is the latest flight available from San José to Guayaquil?

The latest flight departs at 17:00 from San José and arrives at 20:20 at Guayaquil.

Non-stop flights from SJO to GYE

890 miles (1,432 km)  ·  2h 20m

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1 passenger
Economy
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