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

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 10:05 am
• Latest: departs at 1:37 pm and lands at 3:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Guayaquil to San Cristobal takes 1h 50m, covering 1,754 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal range from C$ 342 to C$ 472, with an average of C$ 394 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 342 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the route average of C$ 394. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 393 round-trip, compared to C$ 1,436 via a layover through Baltra (GPS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 38–C$ 142 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 and Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Guayaquil to San Cristobal flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 382 to C$ 715. That means the highest observed fare was about 87% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guayaquil to San Cristobal are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 396, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at San Cristobal (SCY).

Morning 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 Guayaquil to San Cristobal route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal pass through Baltra (GPS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Guayaquil to San Cristobal route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 386 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 406, a difference of C$ 20. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Guayaquil and San Cristobal. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Avianca

San Cristobal is 1 hour behind Guayaquil (Galapagos Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Guayaquil to San Cristobal flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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