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Connecting route · Ecuador → Bolivia

Flights from Guayaquil to Santa Cruz

There are no direct flights from Guayaquil to Santa Cruz. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 5h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 58m
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Guayaquil to Santa Cruz at a glance

Fastest journey5h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Guayaquil to Santa Cruz

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
GYE Lima (LIM) SRZ
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~5h 58m
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GYE Bogota (BOG) SRZ
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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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
2,520 km1,565 miles
Journey time
5h 58mestimate
Time difference
+1hSanta Cruz vs Guayaquil
Currency in Santa Cruz
USD
Airports
GYE → VVI

Flights from Guayaquil to Santa Cruz: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guayaquil to Santa Cruz?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima and Bogota. 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 Santa Cruz?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,520 km.
Where do you change planes between Guayaquil and Santa Cruz?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM) and Bogota (BOG). LATAM Airlines Ecuador flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guayaquil and Santa Cruz?
Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
What is the time difference between Guayaquil and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Guayaquil.

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