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Only Avianca operates flights between Guayaquil and San José.

Flights from Guayaquil to San José usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 462 round-trip, compared to C$ 493 via a layover through Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 138–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Guayaquil to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 443 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 498, a difference of C$ 55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 José route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 58 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Barrio Amón, and Parque Nacional. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 2:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 2:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the route average of C$ 481. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Guayaquil to San José takes 2h 25m, covering 2,305 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 652 to C$ 1,562. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guayaquil to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 397, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Avianca is the only airline operating Guayaquil to San José flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 6h 21m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 7h 54m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

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

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless

Round-trip flights from Guayaquil to San José range from C$ 427 to C$ 560, with an average of C$ 481 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 427 counts as a good deal.