Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Cancun and Guayaquil are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your CUN to GYE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CUN and GYE include:
Bogota Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
$268 is currently the best price for a one-way Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. A return flight starts from $500. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CUN to GYE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CUN to GYE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CUN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Cancun Airport from central Cancun, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and see more of Guayaquil and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Guayaquil Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Guayaquil in March.
When booking your flight from Cancun Airport to Guayaquil Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to GYE in August. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many places in Ecuador waiting to be explored after you've seen Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.