Cheap flights from Quito to Guayaquil

Catching a flight from the mountain town of Quito, Ecuador, to that country's port town of Guayaquil just got easier. Let Skyscanner's search engine help you find the cheapest flights from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). While you're at it, check out the rates for hotels and car rentals. Before you know it, the booking is taken care of and you can just look forward to the trip.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Guayaquil

The flight route between Quito and Guayaquil is a busy one. It does tend to be more expensive to fly on the weekends, but seat availability plays a big part in the pricing. Use Skyscanner's Whole Month Search to compare available fares for an entire month all at once. By being flexible with your travel dates, and booking early, you stand to get the cheapest fares. On a month-to-month basis, fares hold steady for most of the year. Exceptions tend to be from spring into early summer.

Airlines That Fly from Quito to Guayaquil

Flight time averages less than an hour, so non-stop flights are the norm. LATAM Airlines Ecuador offers the most frequent flights and usually the least expensive rates. Other airlines on the route include Avianca, Copa and Tame. Code sharing, where a ticket is purchased on one carrier but one or more flights are on a partner airline, does happen. The Skyscanner flight search will let you know if you have a code share flight.

Departures from Quito International are on the upper level of the single terminal. The airport is 39 kilometres from Quito's city centre. The least expensive transportation option is the Aeroservicios bus service, at $12.00 CAD per person. Driving is an option, but parking rates are $9.00 CAD per day.

What to Expect When Arriving in Guayaquil

The Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport is only 10 kilometres from the heart of Guayaquil. A taxi dispatcher is available outside of baggage claim on the first floor to direct you to an approved taxi cab. Charges are $2.00 CAD for the start and $1.00 CAD per kilometre. Rental cars are another option. Be sure to exchange some cash at the airport for US Dollars, which is the legal currency in Ecuador.

Airport Facilities in Guayaquil

Olmedo International is a moderately sized airport and easy to navigate, but there is no lack of services. You'll find souvenir shops, candy stores, name brand boutiques and sundry stores throughout the airport. Fast food outlets, cafes and delis offer both local and western-style foods. Free Wi-Fi is available, as are Smartphone outlets. A currency exchange is available on each floor of the terminal, as well as multiple ATMs.

What to Do and See in Guayaquil

Sitting on the banks of the Rio Guayas, the port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, is a retreat for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Santay Island National Recreational Area is a protected wetland connected to the town of Guayaquil by a footbridge. Rent a bicycle and peddle on over or take a boat ride from the Yacht Club of Guayaquil to this bit of land in the middle of the river. Go shopping at the Malecon 2000, a riverside boardwalk offering local goods and cafes serving traditional food and drink. The Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo displays pre-Columbian artifacts along with collections of modern contemporary art. In the midst of town is the Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral. The ornate Gothic cathedral is filled with delicately sculptured arches and stained glass windows. Spend time in Seminario Park and watch the iguanas roam among the sculptures.