Flying from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to San Cristobal Airport (SCY): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport flights. The 08:57 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:51.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GYE to SCY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into San Cristobal (and then discovering more of Ecuador!) is a cinch with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers GYE to SCY flights. An exceptional 91.03% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
Currently, $216 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $422. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GYE to SCY.
The cheapest month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GYE to SCY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 90% of flights that depart GYE land on time.
Guayaquil Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SCY instead:
When to fly to San Cristobal Airport (SCY)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Cristobal. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Guayaquil Airport to San Cristobal Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Cristobal during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYE to SCY in September. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Ecuador
San Cristobal has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador waiting to be discovered. About 88 kilometres west of San Cristobal, a trip to Puerto Ayora will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Path and Charles Darwin Research Station.
If you're looking to explore another side of Ecuador, consider Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, roughly 5 kilometres west of San Cristobal. Playa Tijeretas, Malecón San Cristobal and Playa de los lobos are key highlights.



