What percentage of Guayaquil to Quito flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Guayaquil to Quito have been direct, accounting for 88.3% of all flights. For the remaining flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been 1. This indicates that travelers can typically expect a direct journey on this route.

How long is the flight from Guayaquil to Quito?

The direct flight from Guayaquil to Quito typically takes approximately 0 hours and 52 minutes. This route covers a distance of 283 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the quickest journey.

Should I set a price alert for Guayaquil to Quito flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Guayaquil to Quito have been frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert can help travelers stay informed about these changes. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has shown consistent deal availability.

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Guayaquil to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Most itineraries for flights from Guayaquil to Quito are non-stop, with 88.3% of recent fares offering direct connections. This means you can typically expect a straightforward journey without layovers, making travel between these two cities efficient.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Guayaquil to Quito, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $79. Other budget-friendly options include January and March, both showing median fares of $81. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more affordable travel.

A typical journey from Guayaquil to Quito takes approximately 0h 55m. This short flight time reflects the direct nature of most routes, allowing for quick travel between the two cities.

Fares for this route typically range from $87–$212, with a median of $169. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Guayaquil to Quito

Regular price: $99 - $215

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Guayaquil to Quito is $99 to $215. The current lowest deal is $140 with Kayak for travel from Oct 16-Oct 21.

now $140

Low $99

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

The cheapest month to fly from GYE to UIO is April, with a median price of $79. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $175. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $79

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $175

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil to Quito

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$138

$159

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$146

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$148

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$148

$156

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$146

$156

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$145

$166

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$144 → $151

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$145 → $152

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$147 → $154

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$141 → $149

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Guayaquil - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Guayaquil to Quito are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($79), January ($81), and March ($81) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m.

The median flight duration for this short-haul route is 0h 55m on direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant for this route.

88.3% of recent flights from Guayaquil to Quito are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights on this route.

Avianca has direct flights available from Guayaquil to Quito.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Guayaquil to Quito are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

Departing from Guayaquil, this airport offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to Quito.

📍 ~5 km from Guayaquil city center

💸 Flights from ~$140

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Quito.

📍 ~14 km from Quito (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Consider this airport for comparable international connectivity within the same country as Quito.

📍 ~400 km from Quito (approximately 7 hours by road, may require a separate domestic flight to reach)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

Historically, the best prices for flights from Guayaquil to Quito are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $92. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $219 for tickets purchased 14-27 days out. However, prices do show a slight decrease for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $134. For the trailing 90 days, the optimal booking window has been very close to the departure date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Guayaquil to Quito has been around $87. The median price for this route over the same period was $169. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $212 or less. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold for the best value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Guayaquil to Quito include April, with a median price of $79, and January and March, both with median prices of $81. These months offer significantly lower fares compared to the annual median price of $169. While January is listed as a cheap month, it also represents the most expensive month in some observations across the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability.

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Guayaquil to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

A typical journey from Guayaquil to Quito takes approximately 0h 55m. This short flight time reflects the direct nature of most routes, allowing for quick travel between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Guayaquil to Quito

Regular price: $99 - $215

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Guayaquil to Quito is $99 to $215. The current lowest deal is $140 with Kayak for travel from Oct 16-Oct 21.

now $140

Low $99

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

April

Cheapest

Flights from $79

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $175

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Avianca

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil to Quito

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$138

$159

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$146

$165

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$148

$169

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$148

$156

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$146

$156

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Quito

Guayaquil (GYE) - Quito (UIO)

LATAM Chile

$145

$166

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$144 → $151

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$145 → $152

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$147 → $154

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$141 → $149

Popular Airports to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

Guayaquil - Quito route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Guayaquil to Quito are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($79), January ($81), and March ($81) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m.

The median flight duration for this short-haul route is 0h 55m on direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant for this route.

88.3% of recent flights from Guayaquil to Quito are direct, with 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Avianca offers direct flights on this route.

Avianca has direct flights available from Guayaquil to Quito.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Guayaquil to Quito are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

Departing from Guayaquil, this airport offers direct flights, making it a convenient choice for your trip to Quito.

📍 ~5 km from Guayaquil city center

💸 Flights from ~$140

Quito main airports to arrive at

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Quito.

📍 ~14 km from Quito (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Quito, Ecuador

75% AI deal score

$525

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LATAM Chile

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Today’s best flight deals from Guayaquil to Quito

Guayaquil to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

How much is a round trip from Guayaquil to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

Direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

Guayaquil - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m.

Direct flights are dominant for this route.

Avianca offers direct flights on this route.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

Quito main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Quito

Best Elite deals to Quito

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Quito

When should I buy Guayaquil to Quito tickets?

How much should a flight from Guayaquil to Quito cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Guayaquil to Quito?

What percentage of Guayaquil to Quito flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Guayaquil to Quito?

Should I set a price alert for Guayaquil to Quito flights?

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Guayaquil to Quito: Overview

Insights for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

How much is a round trip from Guayaquil to Quito

The cheapest time to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

Direct flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil to Quito

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Guayaquil to Quito

Popular Airports to fly from Guayaquil to Quito

Guayaquil - Quito route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m.

Direct flights are dominant for this route.

Avianca offers direct flights on this route.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

Quito main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Quito used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Quito

Best Elite deals to Quito

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Which months have the cheapest flights from Guayaquil to Quito?