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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Santa Elena?

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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, just found
$144
Roundtrip
just found
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $144 just found
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 9
CUE
Mariscal Lamar
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$150 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sun, Feb 8 from Mariscal Lamar to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $150 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $247 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$303 Roundtrip, just found
$303
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $303 just found
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
TPA
Tampa Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$309 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from Tampa Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $309 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 24
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$341 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Feb 24, priced at $341 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 29
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Sun, Aug 24 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $348 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $361 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilSeptember 5 to September 7$168
MIAGuayaquilAugust 24 to September 29$348
JFKGuayaquilOctober 20 to November 3$399
JFKGuayaquilOctober 20 to November 3$399
EWRGuayaquilSeptember 4 to September 14$417
MCOGuayaquilOctober 22 to October 29$419
YYZGuayaquilOctober 7 to October 19$438
CCSGuayaquilNovember 8 to January 20$738
FRAGuayaquilNovember 11 to November 23$1,070
FCOGuayaquilAugust 28 to September 10$1,326
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 16$144
MIAGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 12$509
MCOGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 16$545
EWRGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 22$558
EWRGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 22$558
JFKGuayaquilAugust 8 to August 16$719
YYZGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 30$798
CCSGuayaquilAugust 10 to August 16$1,343
FRAGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 16$1,790
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Colón Salinas
4.0-star property

Hotel Colón Salinas

Aug 12 - Aug 15

3 night stay

Quito (UIO) to Guayaquil (GYE)

LATAM Airlines Group • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Rio Guayas
2.5-star property

Hotel Rio Guayas

Oct 6 - Oct 10

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
3.5-star property

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Oct 6 - Oct 10

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
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Hotel Kundalini

Hotel Kundalini

2.5 out of 5
Frente Al Mar, Pasando El Puente 2 Cuadr, Manglaralto, Santa Elena
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manglaralto. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Montañita Beach and Montanita Church are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Amazing stay lovely staff Most relaxing hotel so beautiful"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Hotel Kundalini
Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

4 out of 5
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40, Salinas, Santa Elena
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Locals Point and Malecon Dock are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"nice location, good meals and the hotel is clean , nice and the area is safe!"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Hotel Colón Salinas
Hosteria la Costanera

Hosteria la Costanera

3 out of 5
AV.12 Y CALLE 36, Salinas, Provincia de Santa Elena
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"Estaba muy comodo y el desayuno muy rico."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Hosteria la Costanera
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Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

3.5 out of 5
Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Santa Elena, Santa Elena
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"Suave"

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Santa Elena?
Your next trip doesn't have to put a dent in your travel budget. In the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Santa Elena cost $144. Find a cheap seat and spend the cash you save on awesome experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Santa Elena departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Elena?
Splurge more money on grand experiences rather than airline tickets by taking off to Santa Elena in August. This is the most affordable time to jet to this destination according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Take a peek at our range of flights and get away without draining your bank account.
How can I check my flight status to Santa Elena?
There are a couple of ways you can track the status of your flight. You'll discover all the details you need in our Trips portal, which is located at the top of our homepage. Sign in or open a new account — you can then browse and make changes to your bookings whenever you please. If you're out and about, the Travelocity app can also help you check the status of your flight to Santa Elena, as well as share travel details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Santa Elena?
It's better to book early, and if possible, avoid flying during peak periods. Another smart way to save is by clicking the "Flexible dates" box at the top of the page after searching for your flights. This lets you compare prices for nearby days. In the last seven days, the best price for a roundtrip flight to Santa Elena was $144. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Santa Elena with Travelocity?
From cheap family flights to hotels and activities, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for awesome adventures. With everything you need in one place, you can enjoy more time gearing up for the cool things you'll be getting up to in Santa Elena and less time on travel planning. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and 24/7 customer support before, during and after your trip, our goal is to make your next break a fabulous one.
What are the most popular flight routes to Santa Elena?
With terrific connections, securing flights to Santa Elena is hassle-free. Here are some of the busiest flight routes to this must-see travel destination:

  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 1,733 flights a month.
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 1,061 flights a month.
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 741 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Santa Elena on average?
Fares for roundtrip flights to Santa Elena were priced between $144 and $1,790 in the last seven days. The minute you find a fabulous deal, snap it up and get ready to take off on your next wonderful adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Santa Elena?
To get a feel for the average airborne time of a direct flight to Santa Elena, take a peek at these common routes:

  • Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 1 hour and 2 minutes
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 2 hours and 11 minutes
  • Isla Baltra (GPS-Seymour) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE) - 1 hour and 50 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Santa Elena?
Factors like which carrier you choose and your point of departure will mostly determine what's offered on your trip. You're likely to find all kinds of flights to Santa Elena, from cheap flights for family vacations to business class journeys. Warm meals, entertainment and games for the youngsters are generally what most airlines provide on long-haul trips.

Destinations in Santa Elena

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.