Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $88 (2026/2027)

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A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and calm sea.

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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.

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 29
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$145 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Nov 29, priced at $145 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Fri, Oct 9 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $282 found 1 day ago
Thu, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 16
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$319 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$319
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 11 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Mar 16, priced at $319 found 3 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
RDU
Raleigh - Durham Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $358 found 6 days ago
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Dec 15
TPA
Tampa Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from Tampa Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $358 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$382
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $382 found 8 hours ago
Thu, May 6 - Tue, May 18
BOS
Logan Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$383 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, May 6 from Logan Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, May 18, priced at $383 found 6 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$398 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$398
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $398 found 10 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilSeptember 14 to September 16$145
MIAGuayaquilNovember 9 to November 14$289
MCOGuayaquilOctober 23 to October 26$398
JFKGuayaquilOctober 7 to October 29$422
JFKGuayaquilOctober 7 to October 29$422
EWRGuayaquilSeptember 9 to October 2$426
YYZGuayaquilOctober 22 to October 31$587
FRAGuayaquilSeptember 29 to October 31$1,105
FCOGuayaquilAugust 25 to September 1$1,448
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 10$187
MCOGuayaquilAugust 8 to September 3$600
MIAGuayaquilAugust 9 to September 9$786
LGAGuayaquilAugust 8 to August 29$859
JFKGuayaquilAugust 9 to September 3$975
EWRGuayaquilAugust 9 to August 11$1,648
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Balandra Hotel
4.0-star property

Balandra Hotel

Sep 25 - Sep 28

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $766, price is now $676 per person
$676
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador
4.5-star property

Hotel Cruz del Vado by Art Hotels Ecuador

Oct 8 - Oct 12

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,401, price is now $1,160 per person
$1,160
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel del Parque
4.5-star property

Hotel del Parque

Sep 10 - Sep 16

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,138, price is now $1,856 per person
$1,856
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 Point are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Nice beach and perfect location 100 % recommended."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026

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CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH

CASABLANCA PREMIER BEACH

3 out of 5
Avenida malecón de salinas Salinas Santa Elena
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Excelente, un lugar impecable"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2026

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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.
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Hotel Ipanema Beach

Hotel Ipanema Beach

2.5 out of 5
José María Velasco Ibarra Salinas Santa Elena
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
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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 $145. 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 $145. 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 $145 and $1,648 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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