Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $70 (2025/2026)

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Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 30
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, Nov 27 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Nov 30, priced at $138 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 13
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $185 just found
Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
TPA
Tampa Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$245 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Tampa Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $245 found 20 hours ago
Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $250 found 5 days ago
Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 27
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, just found
$256
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Nov 27, priced at $256 just found
Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
LGA
LaGuardia
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$268 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from LaGuardia to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $268 found 1 hour ago
Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$273 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 25 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $273 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 11 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $287 found 18 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilNovember 27 to November 30$138
MIAGuayaquilNovember 19 to November 27$256
LGAGuayaquilDecember 5 to December 10$268
MCOGuayaquilFebruary 2 to February 10$289
EWRGuayaquilDecember 5 to December 10$297
JFKGuayaquilJanuary 20 to January 30$346
YYZGuayaquilNovember 26 to December 7$500
FRAGuayaquilFebruary 3 to February 17$1,052
FCOGuayaquilFebruary 10 to April 7$1,264
CCSGuayaquilJanuary 3 to January 24$1,566
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilNovember 7 to November 9$146
MIAGuayaquilNovember 8 to November 11$405
LGAGuayaquilNovember 7 to November 13$547
MCOGuayaquilNovember 7 to November 13$548
JFKGuayaquilNovember 9 to November 16$566
YYZGuayaquilNovember 7 to April 14$597
EWRGuayaquilNovember 7 to November 17$719
FCOGuayaquilNovember 7 to November 8$1,996
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador
4.5-star property

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

Nov 19 - Nov 23

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,045, price is now $785 per person
$785
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
2.5-star property

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Dec 11 - Dec 16

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,395, price is now $1,527 per person
$1,527
per person
found 10 hours ago
Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel
4.0-star property

Mansión Alcázar Boutique Hotel

Jan 12 - Jan 16

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Guayaquil (GYE)

LATAM Airlines Group • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,358, price is now $995 per person
$995
per person
found 19 hours ago
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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 fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (172 reviews)
Great location, across from beach. Walking distance to restaurants. Breakfast has good variety, and beautiful view of beach with outside balcony. Rooms are basic, but very clean. AC works well. You can hear noise from street.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

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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! (191 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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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 Olon Beach and Montañita Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (269 reviews)
Convenient to the beach and shopping. There’s a TIA practically right across the street. With the exception of loud, drunken guests rolling in late it was really nice place to stay.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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
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! (83 reviews)
One of the best places I’ve stayed at and had the most amazing vacation with my fiancé. The staff was amazing, the programs super fun, so many activities to do daily, the club was on point every day, the food delicious, the ocean clear and clean, the drinks absolutely amazing also. I would go here ...

Reviewed on Oct 1, 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 November. 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 $1,996 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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