Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport takes on average 4 hours 24 minutes. The timezone in Guayaquil is UTC-5, so it's 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Choose from 46 weekly flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. The 00:59 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest available from FLL to GYE. JetBlue Airways operates the latest service of the day at 23:59 if early starts aren't your thing.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Guayaquil (and then exploring more of Ecuador!) is straightforward with Spirit Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FLL and GYE include:
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is C$85. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$283. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from FLL to GYE.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Traveling from central Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport takes approximately 27 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel close to FLL? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GYE:
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the center of Guayaquil. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Guayaquil. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, think about the type of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLL to GYE in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 31ºC then.
More about Guayaquil
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Guayaquil right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from FLL to GYE:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Guayaquil itinerary.
Complete your Guayaquil trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Guayaquil.