Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil is two hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Your SFO to GYE flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and GYE include:
El Salvador International Airport
Miami International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
At the moment, ₹ 19,513 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 47,242. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to GYE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to GYE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the flights that depart from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
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Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Guayaquil in April.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Guayaquil, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to GYE in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. No visit is complete without checking out El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.
