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Flights from Chicago to Guayaquil
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Guayaquil. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Fort Lauderdale, about 8h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 45m
Chicago to Guayaquil at a glance
Fastest journey8h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Fort Lauderdale
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Guayaquil
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Miami (MIA) GYE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Ecuador
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CHI Fort Lauderdale (FLL) GYE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
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CHI New York (JFK) GYE
Leg 1: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
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CHI San Jose (SJO) GYE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,962 km3,081 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 45mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hGuayaquil vs Chicago
- Currency in Guayaquil
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → GYE
Flights from Chicago to Guayaquil: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Guayaquil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Guayaquil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,962 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Guayaquil?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York (JFK) and San Jose (SJO). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Guayaquil?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
