Are most flights from Guayaquil long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, the majority of flights from Guayaquil are long-haul, accounting for 74% of routes in the trailing 90 days. Short-haul flights make up a smaller portion, typically around 16% of the available routes. Medium-haul flights represent about 10% of the flight options from this origin.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Guayaquil?

Historically, countries like Ecuador and Colombia have offered some of the most affordable flight destinations from Guayaquil. For example, flights to Quito, Ecuador, typically have a median price of $167, while Medellín, Colombia, averages $207. Other budget-friendly options include San José, Costa Rica, with a median price of $239, and Chiclayo, Peru, at $264, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Guayaquil at their lowest price?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil, with an average price of $556. This represents a potential savings of 34% compared to the annual median average price of $841. February also tends to be a more affordable month, with an average price of $642, offering another opportunity for cost-effective travel.

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GYE
Cuenca
Ecuador • 2026-09-29
49% AI deal score
$64
$50
One-way
GYE
Quito
Ecuador • 2026-09-21
44% AI deal score
$63
$58
One-way
GYE
Manta
Ecuador • 2027-04-02
73% AI deal score
$157
$96
One-way
GYE
San Cristóbal Island
Ecuador • 2026-12-04
45% AI deal score
$78
$97
One-way
GYE
Baltra Island
Ecuador • 2026-09-24
47% AI deal score
$88
$115
One-way
GYE
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic • 2027-02-27
70% AI deal score
$153
$129
One-way
GYE
Cartagena
Colombia • 2026-09-22
71% AI deal score
$220
$155
One-way
GYE
Lima
Peru • 2026-10-27
48% AI deal score
$157
$158
One-way
GYE
Medellín
Colombia • 2027-01-06
45% AI deal score
$101
$159
One-way
GYE
Panama
Panama • 2026-08-30
82% AI deal score
$318
$161
One-way

Flights from Guayaquil: Overview

Insights for flights from Guayaquil

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Guayaquil, the most affordable recent fares start at $111 to Cuenca, Ecuador. Other economical options include flights to Quito, Ecuador for $115, and to San Salvador, El Salvador for $164. These prices represent current roundtrip fares, providing a clear picture of the lowest available costs for these destinations.

Guayaquil offers extensive reach, with recent fares available to 347 unique cities. The top three countries by share of recent fares are Ecuador, accounting for 23%, followed by the United States and Colombia, each representing 17% of recent deals. This broad distribution means you can find flights to a wide array of destinations, from domestic Ecuadorian cities to major international hubs.

When flying from Guayaquil, you will find that direct flights from Guayaquil are not the most common option. Only 9.9% of recent fares from Guayaquil are non-stop, indicating that the majority of routes involve at least one layover. This suggests that travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning their journeys from this origin.

Looking at the most frequently discounted destinations over the last 90 days, Madrid, Spain, stands out as the most popular route. Following closely are Quito, Ecuador, and Miami, United States. These destinations consistently appear in recent flight deals, making them key routes for travelers departing from Guayaquil.

The flight distances from Guayaquil show a clear preference for longer journeys. Approximately 74% of routes are classified as long-haul, indicating a strong focus on international and intercontinental travel. Short-haul flights make up 16% of the routes, while medium-haul trips account for 10%, reflecting the geographic spread of destinations available from Guayaquil.

Most popular airlines from Guayaquil

Avianca

LATAM Chile

Copa Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Aeroméxico

Iberia Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil soon

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Punta Arenas

Guayaquil (GYE) - Punta Arenas (PUQ)

LATAM Chile

$892

$617

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Río Gallegos

Guayaquil (GYE) - Río Gallegos (RGL)

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca

$1,379

$977

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Bilbao

Guayaquil (GYE) - Bilbao (BIO)

JetBlue Airways

$1,403

$1,139

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Córdoba

Guayaquil (GYE) - Córdoba (COR)

Avianca

$841

$639

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Puerto Plata

Guayaquil (GYE) - Puerto Plata (POP)

Copa Airlines

$562

$421

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Fortaleza

Guayaquil (GYE) - Fortaleza (FOR)

LATAM Chile

$1,203

$1,002

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Guayaquil

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Jan 2027

from

$897

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$831

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Dec 2026

from

$884

Málaga

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$918

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Dec 2026

from

$966

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Dec 2026

from

$1,163

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Guayaquil

-31%

GYE - Stockholm

$1,301 → $897

-27%

GYE - Zürich

$1,280 → $934

-23%

GYE - Helsinki

$1,503 → $1,163

-27%

GYE - Porto

$1,203 → $883

Popular Airports from Guayaquil

Guayaquil airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Thu

The cheapest flights from GYE are on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday, with fares starting from $53.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$111 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from GYE are to destinations within Ecuador, such as Cuenca and Quito.

✈️ Airlines to watch

LATAM Chile, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Guayaquil.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from GYE is often cheapest. Prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, May

Flights from GYE tend to be cheaper in January and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Cuenca

Flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca are cheapest, with prices starting from $53.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

This airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Guayaquil and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Spain • Nov 2026

94% AI deal score

$4,184

$2,314

Save $1,870

KLM, +1

Business Class

From GYE

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Las Vegas

United States • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$2,700

$1,475

Save $1,225

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Denver

United States • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$5,573

$2,220

Save $3,353

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Quito

Ecuador • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$439

$266

Save $173

Avianca

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Los Angeles

United States • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,284

$1,223

Save $1,061

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

San Francisco

United States • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,528

$1,264

Save $2,264

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Seattle

United States • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,764

$1,578

Save $1,186

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Vancouver

Canada • Aug 2026

93% AI deal score

$5,502

$2,219

Save $3,283

Copa Airlines, +1

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

San Diego

United States • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,687

$1,339

Save $1,348

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Dallas

United States • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$6,406

$2,483

Save $3,923

American Airlines

Business Class

From GYE

Elite

Santiago de Chile

Chile • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,101

$587

Save $514

LATAM Chile

Business Class

Booking Flights from Guayaquil: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Guayaquil have offered median prices below $300. For instance, flights to Quito typically have a median price of $167. Other affordable options include Medellín at a median price of $207 and Cartagena at $219. You can also find deals to Manta for around $230, and San José for approximately $239, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

From Guayaquil, you can historically fly to a wide range of destinations, with 347 unique cities available across 50 different countries. A significant portion of these destinations are within Ecuador, accounting for 23% of the available routes. The United States and Colombia are also well-represented, each making up 17% of the destinations in the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Guayaquil include Madrid, Spain, and Quito, Ecuador. Miami, United States, also stands out as a popular choice for travelers. These destinations have historically seen consistent service, making them key routes for departures from Guayaquil.

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Most popular airlines from Guayaquil

Avianca

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American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Aeroméxico

Iberia Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Guayaquil soon

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Punta Arenas

Guayaquil (GYE) - Punta Arenas (PUQ)

LATAM Chile

$892

$617

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Río Gallegos

Guayaquil (GYE) - Río Gallegos (RGL)

Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca

$1,379

$977

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Bilbao

Guayaquil (GYE) - Bilbao (BIO)

JetBlue Airways

$1,403

$1,139

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Córdoba

Guayaquil (GYE) - Córdoba (COR)

Avianca

$841

$639

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Puerto Plata

Guayaquil (GYE) - Puerto Plata (POP)

Copa Airlines

$562

$421

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

GYE - Fortaleza

Guayaquil (GYE) - Fortaleza (FOR)

LATAM Chile

$1,203

$1,002

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Guayaquil

Stockholm

TOP

Sweden • Jan 2027

from

$897

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$831

Porto

TOP

Portugal • Dec 2026

from

$884

Málaga

TOP

Spain • Dec 2026

from

$918

Zürich

TOP

Switzerland • Dec 2026

from

$966

Helsinki

TOP

Finland • Dec 2026

from

$1,163

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Guayaquil

-31%

GYE - Stockholm

$1,301 → $897

-27%

GYE - Zürich

$1,280 → $934

-23%

GYE - Helsinki

$1,503 → $1,163

-27%

GYE - Porto

$1,203 → $883

Popular Airports from Guayaquil

Guayaquil airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat - Thu

The cheapest flights from GYE are on Friday, Saturday, and Thursday, with fares starting from $53.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$53 direct / ~$111 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from GYE are to destinations within Ecuador, such as Cuenca and Quito.

✈️ Airlines to watch

LATAM Chile, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Guayaquil.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from GYE is often cheapest. Prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, May

Flights from GYE tend to be cheaper in January and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Cuenca

Flights from Guayaquil to Cuenca are cheapest, with prices starting from $53.

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

José Joaquín de Olmedo International (GYE)

Cheapest

This airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient access to Guayaquil and surrounding areas.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

Cheapest

Mariscal Sucre International is the primary international hub for Ecuador, offering the most extensive route network and frequent flight connections.

Chile • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,101

$587

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LATAM Chile

Business Class

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Most popular destinations to fly from Guayaquil

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Guayaquil

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Guayaquil airport insights

Fri - Sat - Thu

From ~$53 direct / ~$111 roundtrip

LATAM Chile, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, May

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Guayaquil main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

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Quito

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Booking Flights from Guayaquil: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Guayaquil for less than 300 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Guayaquil?

What are the most popular destinations from Guayaquil?

Are most flights from Guayaquil long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Guayaquil?

When are flights from Guayaquil at their lowest price?

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Flights from Guayaquil: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Guayaquil

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Most popular destinations to fly from Guayaquil

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Guayaquil

Popular Airports from Guayaquil

Guayaquil airport insights

Fri - Sat - Thu

From ~$53 direct / ~$111 roundtrip

LATAM Chile, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetBlue Airways

0-2 weeks in advance

Jan, May

Watch fares to Cuenca

Guayaquil main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Guayaquil used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Guayaquil

Best Elite deals from Guayaquil

Cuenca

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Las Vegas

Denver

Quito

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Vancouver

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Santiago de Chile

Booking Flights from Guayaquil: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Guayaquil for less than 300 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Guayaquil?

What are the most popular destinations from Guayaquil?

Are most flights from Guayaquil long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Guayaquil?

When are flights from Guayaquil at their lowest price?

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