Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Richmond and Guayaquil share the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Your RIC to GYE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at 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 July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIC and GYE:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
$359 is the best price for a one-way Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,295. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RIC to GYE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to GYE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights leaving from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near RIC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Guayaquil Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and find adventure across Guayaquil and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guayaquil Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Airport to the centre of Guayaquil has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Guayaquil. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Guayaquil Airport for November if you'd like to visit Guayaquil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to GYE in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
You've seen Guayaquil, now it's time to discover other parts of Ecuador. Journey about 274 kilometres north-east to Quito to tick off its popular sights. From Quito Historic Centre to Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Cuenca is another favourite destination in Ecuador and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. No trip is complete without visiting Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
