Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $63 (2026/2027)

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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.

Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$130 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Nov 22 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $130 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$280 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $280 found 1 day ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $320 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$379 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $379 found 13 hours ago
Mon, May 10 - Tue, May 11
TPA
Tampa Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, May 10 from Tampa Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, May 11, priced at $420 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
BOS
Logan Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$458 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Logan Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 16, priced at $458 found 3 days ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 29
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$471 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$471
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Nov 29, priced at $471 found 5 days ago
Fri, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 19
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$482 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$482
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 12 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, Mar 19, priced at $482 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilNovember 30 to December 3$124
MIAGuayaquilJanuary 15 to January 23$360
MCOGuayaquilJanuary 28 to January 31$379
JFKGuayaquilJanuary 18 to January 21$513
JFKGuayaquilJanuary 18 to January 21$513
YYZGuayaquilFebruary 17 to February 25$559
EWRGuayaquilNovember 24 to December 7$613
CCSGuayaquilDecember 11 to January 15$858
FCOGuayaquilNovember 28 to December 2$1,114
FRAGuayaquilDecember 21 to December 31$1,826
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilNovember 15 to November 18$130
MIAGuayaquilNovember 15 to November 20$356
MCOGuayaquilNovember 15 to December 2$472
JFKGuayaquilNovember 13 to November 22$588
JFKGuayaquilNovember 13 to November 22$588
EWRGuayaquilNovember 15 to November 22$671
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Ramada
3.0-star property

Hotel Ramada

Nov 12 - Nov 16

4 night stay

Knoxville (TYS) to Guayaquil (GYE)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,109, price is now $951 per person
$951
per person
just found
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
4.0-star property

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Nov 12 - Nov 16

4 night stay

Knoxville (TYS) to Guayaquil (GYE)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,073, price is now $1,491 per person
$1,491
per person
just found
Hotel Colón Salinas
4.0-star property

Hotel Colón Salinas

Nov 12 - Nov 16

4 night stay

Knoxville (TYS) to Guayaquil (GYE)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,249, price is now $1,079 per person
$1,079
per person
just found
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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.
7.8/10 Good! (108 reviews)
"Excellent 😍😍"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

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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! (335 reviews)
"Always a great stay. Friendly staff. Comfy beds. Great food."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

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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.
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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 $124. 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 $124. 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 $124 and $1,826 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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