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Flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil

There are no direct flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil. The easiest way is one stop via San Jose or Panama City, about 5h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 06m
SALGYESJO

San Salvador to Guayaquil at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Jose or Panama City

Best ways to fly from San Salvador to Guayaquil

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

1
SAL San Jose (SJO) GYE
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~5h 06m
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SAL Panama City (PTY) GYE
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 31m
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SAL Bogota (BOG) GYE
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~6h 07m
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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
2,044 km1,269 miles
Journey time
5h 06mestimate
Time difference
+1hGuayaquil vs San Salvador
Currency in Guayaquil
USD
Airports
SAL → GYE

Flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Guayaquil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Jose, Panama City 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 San Salvador to Guayaquil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,044 km.
Where do you change planes between San Salvador and Guayaquil?
The best connecting points are San Jose (SJO), Panama City (PTY) and Bogota (BOG). Avianca Costa Rica flies both legs via San Jose, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Salvador and Guayaquil?
San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). Guayaquil: José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE).
What is the time difference between San Salvador and Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is 1 hour ahead of San Salvador.

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