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Cheapest return flight
£290
Typical prices: £244-£326
Copa Airlines
Mon 19/11Fri 23/11
GYE - SAL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£194
Typical prices: £152-£192
Copa Airlines
Thu 20/12
GYE - SAL • 1 stop
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between Guayaquil and San Salvador. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg £296 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador (GYE-SAL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Guayaquil to San Salvador

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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08:25 - 23:35GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
16h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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04:56 - 11:18SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
5h 22m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£290Copa Airlines
Wed, 30 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
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14:45 - 12:41GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
22h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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04:56 - 17:38SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
11h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£310Copa Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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18:38 - 12:40GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
19h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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07:30 - 13:42SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
5h 12m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£337Copa Airlines
Sun, 20 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
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08:25 - 23:38GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
16h 13m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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04:57 - 23:41SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
17h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£358Copa Airlines
Thu, 4 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
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14:43 - 20:39GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
6h 56m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
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07:30 - 17:37SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
9h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
£383Copa Airlines
Mon, 5 Apr - Fri, 9 Apr
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11:33 - 12:15GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
49h 42m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl
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13:50 - 17:36SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
50h 46m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Orlando Panama City Tocumen Intl
£1,797United Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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14:44 - 16:20GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
50h 36m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Newark Dallas/Fort Worth
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23:54 - 23:44SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
22h 50m2 stops Newark Panama City Tocumen Intl
£1,813United Airlines
Thu, 8 Apr - Mon, 12 Apr
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08:21 - 12:15GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
28h 54m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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13:50 - 17:36SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
26h 46m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Orlando Panama City Tocumen Intl
£1,927United Airlines
Fri, 2 Apr - Sat, 10 Apr
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14:56 - 12:15GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
46h 19m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl
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22:45 - 17:36SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
41h 51m2 stops Newark Panama City Tocumen Intl
£2,066United Airlines
Fri, 2 Apr - Sat, 10 Apr
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14:56 - 12:15GYE  Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo-SAL San Salvador El Salvador Intl
46h 19m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl
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13:50 - 17:36SAL  San Salvador El Salvador Intl-GYE Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
50h 46m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Orlando Panama City Tocumen Intl
£2,100United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Guayaquil to San Salvador flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

Return flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador typically range from £244 to £326. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £290 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guayaquil to San Salvador. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Guayaquil to San Salvador at £214 return.
•December (£327) and August (£319) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador the cheapest?

Flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Guayaquil to San Salvador flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£194
Beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Guayaquil to San Salvador

When to book flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Guayaquil to San Salvador based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Guayaquil to San Salvador flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • How long is a flight from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    A direct flight from Guayaquil to San Salvador takes 00m, covering 1,247 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Guayaquil to San Salvador flight?

    Return flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador range from £244 to £326, with an average of £288 over the past 12 months. Anything below £244 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Guayaquil to San Salvador flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £288 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Avianca is the only airline operating Guayaquil to San Salvador flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Guayaquil to San Salvador changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £290 to £2,090. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Guayaquil to San Salvador looking right now?

    One-way fares from Guayaquil to San Salvador are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £281, which is 68% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL)?

    San Salvador El Salvador Intl Airport (SAL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • Hertz
    • Fox

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador usually depart from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) and arrive at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guayaquil to San Salvador route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 38m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador pass through?

    One-stop flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador most commonly connect through:

    • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 54% of one-stop connections
    • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 42% of one-stop connections
    • Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) – 2% of one-stop connections
    • San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Guayaquil to San Salvador. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £266 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £315, a difference of £49.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Guayaquil to San Salvador?

    Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 09m, compared to 6h 53m via San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and 8h 15m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

  • What is the time difference between Guayaquil and San Salvador?

    San Salvador is 1 hour behind Guayaquil (Central Time vs Ecuador Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Guayaquil to San Salvador flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £266, about £49 less than Monday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Guayaquil to San Salvador trip for October. Fares historically average £214 return in that month – typically £113 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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