Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $52 (2025/2026)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$138 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $138 found 4 hours ago
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, just found
$158
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $158 just found
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $202 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $202 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from O'Hare Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $202 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
LGA
LaGuardia
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, just found
$202
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from LaGuardia to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $202 just found
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 5
RDU
Raleigh - Durham Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Feb 5, priced at $202 found 14 hours ago
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 4
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$206 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 21 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $206 found 10 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilJanuary 6 to January 8$138
LGAGuayaquilJanuary 14 to January 28$202
MCOGuayaquilJanuary 24 to February 2$202
EWRGuayaquilJanuary 27 to February 4$206
MIAGuayaquilJanuary 12 to January 17$235
JFKGuayaquilFebruary 4 to February 10$323
YYZGuayaquilFebruary 25 to March 4$440
FRAGuayaquilFebruary 2 to February 16$1,255
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilDecember 26 to December 27$155
MIAGuayaquilDecember 26 to January 6$506
MCOGuayaquilDecember 26 to December 29$550
EWRGuayaquilDecember 28 to December 30$840
EWRGuayaquilDecember 28 to December 30$840
JFKGuayaquilDecember 26 to December 29$1,006
YYZGuayaquilDecember 26 to January 7$1,165
FRAGuayaquilDecember 27 to January 16$1,973
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Presidente Internacional
3.5-star property

Hotel Presidente Internacional

Feb 4 - Feb 8

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $485, price is now $370 per person
$370
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel del Parque
4.5-star property

Hotel del Parque

Jan 8 - Jan 12

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,001, price is now $1,404 per person
$1,404
per person
found 1 day ago
Hacienda La Danesa
4.0-star property

Hacienda La Danesa

Feb 2 - Feb 8

6 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $2,668, price is now $2,029 per person
$2,029
per person
found 22 hours 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 Point are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
The resort is in a great location. Quiet and comfortable. Just a few minutes to the town for a bit more excitement. The service is exceptional in every respect.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

4 out of 5
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40 Salinas Santa Elena
Book a stay at this 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! (195 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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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
Book a stay at this 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! (86 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach

3 out of 5
Ave. principal vía a Salinas e/ 48 y 49 Salinas Santa Elena
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Locals Point and Malecon Dock are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (70 reviews)
It was terrible. They don’t answer your messages, they never pickup the phone. Breakfast is terrible. They cannot serve you a black tea even.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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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 $138. 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 January. 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.
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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 $138. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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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 $138 and $1,973 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.

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