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Flights from Guayaquil to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Guayaquil to Chicago. 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
GYECHIMIA

Guayaquil to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey8h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Fort Lauderdale

Best ways to fly from Guayaquil to Chicago

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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GYE Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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GYE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CHI
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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3
GYE New York (JFK) CHI
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador, JetBlue Airways, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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GYE San Jose (SJO) CHI
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m
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GYE Punta Cana (PUJ) CHI
Leg 1: Arajet · Leg 2: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 46m
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GYE Panama City (PTY) CHI
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m
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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
-1hChicago vs Guayaquil
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
GYE → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Guayaquil to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guayaquil to Chicago?
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 Guayaquil to Chicago?
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 Guayaquil and Chicago?
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 Guayaquil and Chicago?
Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Guayaquil and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Guayaquil.

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