Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $83 (2025/2026)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Santa Elena?

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

Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 16
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, May 16, priced at $163 found 6 hours ago
Sun, May 18 - Tue, Jun 3
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, May 18 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $261 found 2 days ago
Thu, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 14
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$303 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$303
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Thu, Jul 3 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Jul 14, priced at $303 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 13
BOG
El Dorado Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$359 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from El Dorado Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, Jun 13, priced at $359 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jul 10 - Thu, Jul 31
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$369 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Jul 10 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Jul 31, priced at $369 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$371 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $371 found 6 hours ago
Fri, May 9 - Thu, May 15
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$383 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, May 15, priced at $383 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 19
LGA
LaGuardia
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$385 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from LaGuardia to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $385 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilMay 26 to June 15$163
MIAGuayaquilJuly 3 to July 14$303
MCOGuayaquilMay 16 to May 20$369
EWRGuayaquilJune 5 to June 10$374
EWRGuayaquilJune 5 to June 10$374
YYZGuayaquilJune 10 to June 17$425
JFKGuayaquilJuly 6 to July 22$448
FRAGuayaquilMay 19 to May 27$1,035
FCOGuayaquilMay 16 to May 20$1,124
CCSGuayaquilJuly 19 to July 26$1,162
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilMay 3 to May 7$167
MIAGuayaquilMay 3 to May 10$466
JFKGuayaquilMay 3 to May 21$510
JFKGuayaquilMay 3 to May 21$510
MCOGuayaquilMay 3 to May 6$545
EWRGuayaquilMay 3 to May 12$737
FRAGuayaquilMay 4 to May 11$2,137
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Slumber Party Montañita
2.5-star property

Slumber Party Montañita

Jul 6 - Jul 10

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca • Coach

Guayaquil (GYE) to New York (NYC)

JetBlue Airways • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita
2.5-star property

Hotel Sol y Playa Montañita

Jul 6 - Jul 10

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca • Coach

Guayaquil (GYE) to New York (NYC)

JetBlue Airways • 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 Olon Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
"I have been coming to this hotel for more than 8 years now and I'm never disappointed."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Hotel Kundalini
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.
"For the price excellent deal!"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Hosteria la Costanera
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! (185 reviews)
"nice location, good meals and the hotel is clean , nice and the area is safe!"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025

Hotel Colón Salinas
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Blue Bay Hotel

Blue Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Malecon Junto a La Capitania del Puerto, Salinas, Santa Elena
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Salinas. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (160 reviews)
"I liked that it was in front of the beach. Very safe."

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025

Blue Bay Hotel
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 $163. 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 May. 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 $163. 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 $163 and $2,137 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.