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Selling ice creams in the beach, Salinas, Ecuador

Salinas

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Salinas
The streets of Montanita. You can find all kinds of knick knacks here, even a hat made from coconut husks! There are also vendors selling all kinds of juices made from fresh fruit like guava, passionfruit, and mangoes. Over on the beach, there are places you can either take a surf lesson, or rent a surfboard and give yourself lessons for less than $10/hour! #market

Manglaralto

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Manglaralto

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.

Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 26
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$167 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $167 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $231 found 3 days ago
Fri, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 6
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$335 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $335 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 1
BOS
Logan Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$359 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from Logan Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $359 found 13 hours ago
Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$375 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$375
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $375 found 2 days ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$384 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Fri, Feb 27, priced at $384 found 20 hours ago
Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 12
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $389 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 17
LGA
LaGuardia
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$390 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$390
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from LaGuardia to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $390 found 10 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilOctober 1 to October 22$167
MCOGuayaquilAugust 29 to September 6$335
LGAGuayaquilSeptember 3 to September 9$390
MIAGuayaquilOctober 2 to October 24$400
JFKGuayaquilOctober 14 to October 27$426
EWRGuayaquilAugust 1 to August 13$426
YYZGuayaquilSeptember 7 to September 16$441
CCSGuayaquilAugust 7 to August 14$590
FRAGuayaquilSeptember 27 to October 12$1,184
FCOGuayaquilJuly 18 to July 23$1,399
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilJuly 12 to July 13$168
MIAGuayaquilJuly 11 to July 14$489
MCOGuayaquilJuly 11 to July 19$493
JFKGuayaquilJuly 11 to July 13$578
JFKGuayaquilJuly 11 to July 13$578
EWRGuayaquilJuly 13 to August 27$642
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Santa Elena Flight and Hotel Packages

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Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
3.5-star property

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

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

United • Non-stop • Coach

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

Copa • Non-stop • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Rio Guayas
3.0-star property

Hotel Rio Guayas

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

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

United • Non-stop • Coach

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

Copa • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Santa Ana Guayaquil Lux Coliving Ecuador
3.0-star property

Santa Ana Guayaquil Lux Coliving Ecuador

Aug 10 - Aug 16

6 night stay

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

United • Non-stop • Coach

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

Copa • Non-stop • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
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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! (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
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! (251 reviews)
"Was a wonderful surprise. Great staff great local restaurant and parking secure"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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.
8/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"It’s a nice and basic hotel nothing fancy. Pack your toiletries nothing is included. It’s a walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The hotel should update the bedding sheets and towels they’re worn out. Customer service was good. 😊"

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Hosteria la Costanera
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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! (80 reviews)
"Suave"

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
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 $167. 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 October. 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 $167. 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 $167 and $1,399 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.