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San Cristobal.$227 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 5, returning Thu, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Guayaquil on Thu, Jun 5, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from San Cristobal on Thu, Jun 12, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
San Cristobal.$228 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 31, returning Sat, Jun 7.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Guayaquil on Sat, May 31, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from San Cristobal on Sat, Jun 7, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.
San Cristobal.$229 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 21, returning Tue, Oct 28.Round-trip flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from Guayaquil on Tue, Oct 21, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departing from San Cristobal on Tue, Oct 28, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
San Cristobal.$237 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 5, returning Sun, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Guayaquil on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Cristobal on Sun, Dec 7, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
San Cristobal.$237 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 21, returning Thu, Jul 24.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Guayaquil on Mon, Jul 21, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Cristobal on Thu, Jul 24, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $237, select.
San Cristobal.$238 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 2, returning Fri, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Guayaquil on Tue, Sep 2, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Cristobal on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
San Cristobal.$238 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 4, returning Fri, Nov 7.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Guayaquil on Tue, Nov 4, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Cristobal on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
San Cristobal.$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 18, returning Thu, Aug 21.Round-trip flight with Avianca.Outbound direct flight with Avianca departing from Guayaquil on Mon, Aug 18, arriving in San Cristobal.Inbound direct flight with Avianca departing from San Cristobal on Thu, Aug 21, arriving in Guayaquil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil to San Cristobal

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guayaquil to San Cristobal flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $240
Jun
from $227
Jul
from $237
Aug
from $238
Sep
from $238
Oct
from $229
Nov
from $238
Dec
from $237
Jan
from $239
Feb
from $240
Mar
from $239
Apr
from $242

Direct flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal

Guayaquil to San Cristobal: Alternative routes

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Guayaquil to San Cristobal: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$227
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airlineAvianca Ecuador
Average flights per week43

Finding cheap flights from Guayaquil to San Cristobal: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Guayaquil to San Cristobal is $227. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Guayaquil to San Cristobal.
Avianca Ecuador, Avianca and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Guayaquil to San Cristobal.
There are 43 flights per week flying from Guayaquil to San Cristobal, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil to San Cristobal is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Cristobal but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Cristobal is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Cristobal.

Traveling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to San Cristobal Airport (SCY): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Flights from GYE to SCY start at 09:00 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last service of the day is at 13:49 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 45 weekly Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport flights.

  • Your GYE to SCY flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.

  • Jetting into San Cristobal (and then seeing more of Ecuador!) is a breeze with AVIANCA. This popular airline has direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport.

  • AVIANCA tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • AVIANCA leads the way as the most punctual carrier for GYE to SCY flights, with 95.45% of services landing on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)

  • $105 is currently the best price for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport flight. A return flight starts from $227. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GYE to SCY.

  • Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from GYE to SCY is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport.

Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYE touch down on schedule 89.07% of the time.

  • Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Guayaquil. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near GYE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at San Cristobal Airport (SCY)

  • If you're coming in on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SCY:

Getting from San Cristobal Airport (SCY) to central San Cristobal

  • From San Cristobal Airport, San Cristobal is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.

When to fly to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Cristobal. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to San Cristobal Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Cristobal, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from GYE to SCY in September if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of Ecuador

  • San Cristobal has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador you'll want to see. About 88 kilometers west of San Cristobal, a trip to Puerto Ayora will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Jardin Ceramica, Laboratorio de Invertebrados Terrestres and El Edén Park.

  • Around 5 kilometers west of San Cristobal, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is another essential stop in Ecuador. Experience major highlights starting with Playa Tijeretas, El Humedal and Martha Bucaram de Roldos La Concha Acústica.

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