San José (Alajuela) to Guayaquil (SJO–GYE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV635
AV avianca
32N
5:00 PM
CST TM
8:20 PM
-05
2h 20m
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AV634
AV avianca
32N
11:40 AM
-05
1:05 PM
CST
2h 25m
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San José (Alajuela) to Guayaquil
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 891 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

SJO–GYE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 891 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–GYE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 3 32N 2h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to GYE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to GYE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Guayaquil is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · GYE: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Guayaquil.
Distance & Flight Time
891 mi / 1,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Facts

SJO–GYE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Guayaquil route.
Route details
Distance891 mi / 1,434 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: GYE
Full nameJosé Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport
IATA / ICAOGYE / SEGU
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to GYE flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 891 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SJO to GYE. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY, BOG, YYZ, LIM, FLL, UIO, MIA, MDE, JFK and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guayaquil is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from GYE to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to GYE

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to GYE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to GYE ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 891 miles (1,434 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.