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Cheap flights to Santa Elena from $43 One Way, $131 Round Trip

$131 return flights and $43 one-way flights to Santa Elena were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
UIO
Quito
GYE
Guayaquil
$131 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from Quito to Guayaquil, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $131 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
GYE
Guayaquil
$140 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $140 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
TPA
Tampa
GYE
Guayaquil
$183 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Tampa to Guayaquil, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $183 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
EWR
New York
GYE
Guayaquil
$185 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from New York to Guayaquil, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $185 found 3 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4
ATL
Atlanta
GYE
Guayaquil
$194 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Atlanta to Guayaquil, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $194 found 4 days ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 9
BWI
Baltimore
GYE
Guayaquil
$194 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Baltimore to Guayaquil, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $194 found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
UIOGuayaquilFebruary 8 to February 14$134
MCOGuayaquilFebruary 7 to February 10$229
EWRGuayaquilFebruary 7 to February 28$341
EWRGuayaquilFebruary 7 to February 28$341
MIAGuayaquilFebruary 7 to February 16$499
JFKGuayaquilFebruary 8 to March 6$550
YYZGuayaquilFebruary 6 to February 26$567
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Our Top Santa Elena Apartment Hotels

Hotel Marvento Dos

Hotel Marvento Dos

3 out of 5
Av. Gallo y Digno Núñez, esquina Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$61 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$61 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free parking, 24-hour room service, and a conference center. Popular attractions Salinas Beach and Malecon ...
6/10 (20 reviews)
It’s good

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025

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La Casa De Curia Beautiful Ocean View House

La Casa De Curia Beautiful Ocean View House

Manglaralto Santa Elena
Stay at this vacation home in Manglaralto. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Montañita Beach and Olon Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Lovely stay as always. You can’t beat the location.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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Spectacular Ocean View Condo

Spectacular Ocean View Condo

3 out of 5
Via Salinas Manglaralto Km 10.5 Santa Elena Santa Elena
Book a stay at this beach condo in Santa Elena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
The beds were ridiculously hard. The water was not hot.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Hotel Kundalini

Hotel Kundalini

2.5 out of 5
Frente Al Mar, Pasando El Puente 2 Cuadr Manglaralto Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manglaralto. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Montañita Beach and Montanita ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
The resort is in a great location. Quiet and comfortable. Just a few minutes to the town for a bit more excitement. The service is exceptional in every respect.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

3.5 out of 5
Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto Santa Elena Santa Elena
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Elena. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Punta Barandua and Punta Blanca ...
7.6/10 Good! (90 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

4 out of 5
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40 Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$133 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$146 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Locals Point and Malecon Dock are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (199 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Hosteria la Costanera

Hosteria la Costanera

3 out of 5
AV.12 Y CALLE 36 Salinas Provincia de Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$36 nightly
The price is $36 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$36 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Malecon Dock and Salinas Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Elena

Hotel Colón Salinas

Hotel Colón Salinas

4 out of 5
Malecon, Entre Calle 38 y 40 Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$133 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$146 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Locals Point and Malecon Dock are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (199 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Dharma Beach Hotel
Great for families

Dharma Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Av. Malecon s/n Manglaralto Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$148 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$162 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manglaralto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Montañita Beach and Montanita Point ...

Families like: Outdoor pool, playground, game room, on the beach

Travelers say...
Good

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

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Finca Punta Ayampe

Finca Punta Ayampe

3 out of 5
Al final de la calle principal Salango Santa Elena
Book a stay at this business-friendly lodge in Salango. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Ayampe Beach is located ...
The seclusion and the views are the reason to come to this hotel. If you’re looking for a little comfort as well, there may be better places to spend your money.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2020

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Presidente Beach

Presidente Beach

3 out of 5
Ave. principal vía a Salinas e/ 48 y 49 Salinas Santa Elena
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$66 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$66 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salinas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Locals Point and Malecon Dock ...
7/10 Good! (71 reviews)
It was terrible. They don’t answer your messages, they never pickup the phone. Breakfast is terrible. They cannot serve you a black tea even.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 5 people
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Jeep Compass or similar
  • 5 people
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Santa Elena?
With 12 airlines ready to help you get away to Santa Elena, finding the ideal flight will be a piece of cake. Reserve your ticket with one of these well-known carriers that operate at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl. Airport (GYE):

  • Copa Airlines - 95 flights to Santa Elena per month
  • Avianca - 66 flights to Santa Elena per month
  • American Airlines - 42 flights to Santa Elena per month

How much is a flight to Santa Elena?
Plenty of great deals were up for grabs this week, with return flights to Santa Elena fluctuating from $131 to $567. But it was travelers arriving in from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) who scored the really big bargains. One-way flights to Santa Elena started at a low $43.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Elena?
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What is the best time to book a flight to Santa Elena?
Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while searching for a cheap flight to Santa Elena.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Elena?
To pick up a fantastic flight deal, make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Usually, these are the cheapest days to book airfares to Santa Elena.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Santa Elena?
Everyone enjoys saving money, so we suggest leaving earlier in the week for cheap flights to Santa Elena. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can grab the best prices on flights that depart on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are the costliest. Many people like to travel on weekends, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite movies.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Elena?
We won't keep you in suspense — according to Orbitz data, August is generally the most inexpensive month to fly. Perfect for those who crave a weekend getaway or just a break from it all before the weather changes. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is the height of summer, with airfares peaking in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to Santa Elena?
The trick to having a worry-free flight is to be prepared. Here are some handy tips to bear in mind before you depart:

  • In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on where you're traveling from. When booking your tickets, you are encouraged to use the same name, birth date and gender as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • Take a good book or a laptop filled with your favorite movies — it'll help to keep you occupied during your long journey to Santa Elena. Or if you're hoping to enjoy a snooze, an eye mask will shield you from those bright cabin lights.
  • Cabin temperatures are often cold enough to give you goose pimples. Bring an extra warm layer even if you're vacationing during the height of Santa Elena summer.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Santa Elena?
If you think a business or first-class fare is beyond your grasp, think again. Here are some terrific tips to help you land a premium flight to Santa Elena for a whole lot less:

  • Be more flexible with your travel dates and wait for huge sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • Look for a budget airline that offers business-class seats. They often come with extra legroom and a glass of bubbly — and a more attractive price.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a loyalty scheme.

What is the best time to go to Santa Elena?
Arrange your trip around March, May and August. These are the most popular months to travel to Santa Elena. Beginning December 1, the summer climate makes this destination come alive. Temperatures normally range from 75 ºF at night to 75 ºF during the day at this time of year.
Travel tips for Santa Elena

  • General Villamil Beach is just one of many must-see's while you're traveling through Santa Elena. Arrange a car rental and enjoy the freedom of discovering this awesome attraction — and loads of others — at your convenience.
  • If you enjoy the fun and action of major cities, kick off your adventure in Manglaralto. This happening destination is the first port of call for many visitors to the region.

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