Cheap Flights to Santa Elena from $60 (2025/2026)

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
CUE
Mariscal Lamar
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$125 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$125
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Mariscal Lamar to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $125 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 20
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$138 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $138 found 1 hour ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $223 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 5
MIA
Miami Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$260 Roundtrip, just found
$260
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Miami Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $260 just found
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
MCO
Orlando Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$305 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$305
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Orlando Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $305 found 19 hours ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
TPA
Tampa Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$327 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Tampa Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $327 found 1 day ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 10
BOS
Logan Intl.
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$334 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Logan Intl. to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $334 found 3 days ago
Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
GYE
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl.
$335 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$335
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $335 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilOctober 5 to October 9$138
MIAGuayaquilOctober 27 to November 3$260
MCOGuayaquilDecember 5 to December 7$344
EWRGuayaquilDecember 4 to December 10$351
EWRGuayaquilDecember 4 to December 10$351
JFKGuayaquilNovember 17 to December 8$399
YYZGuayaquilOctober 30 to November 6$475
CCSGuayaquilOctober 7 to February 10$738
FRAGuayaquilNovember 3 to November 27$1,115
FCOGuayaquilNovember 15 to March 25$1,198
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilSeptember 27 to September 28$139
MIAGuayaquilSeptember 28 to October 4$502
JFKGuayaquilSeptember 28 to October 6$518
JFKGuayaquilSeptember 28 to October 6$518
MCOGuayaquilSeptember 27 to September 30$543
EWRGuayaquilSeptember 28 to October 6$738
YYZGuayaquilSeptember 26 to October 3$775
CCSGuayaquilSeptember 27 to September 28$1,229
*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

Nov 8 - Nov 15

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $899, price is now $701 per person
$701
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
2.5-star property

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Nov 8 - Nov 15

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,242, price is now $1,993 per person
$1,993
per person
found 1 day ago
Hacienda La Danesa
4.0-star property

Hacienda La Danesa

Nov 8 - Nov 15

7 night stay

New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,543, price is now $2,854 per person
$2,854
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 Olon Beach and Montañita Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (265 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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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! (171 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! (187 reviews)
"I loved this hotel is the best one in this town"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Hotel Montañita

Hotel Montañita

2 out of 5
Avenida Quinta, Montañita, Montañita, Santa Elena
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manglaralto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Olon Beach and Montañita Beach are located nearby.
4/10 (2 reviews)
"Really great location to the beach, the clubs & the cocktail strip. It was extremely loud until 4AM since that was the time the club closed at, other then that it was pretty decent."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 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 $125. 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 January. 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 $125. 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 $125 and $1,229 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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*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.