Flying from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
Guayaquil is one hour behind Charleston and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CHS to GYE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CHS and GYE:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight is 92 €. A return plane ticket is currently 375 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHS to GYE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CHS land at their destination as scheduled 81.5% of the time.
To get to Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CHS? If you're boarding an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
If you're getting in on a late Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GYE:
Pick up a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and explore Guayaquil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
From Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Guayaquil in April.
Lock in your flight from Charleston International Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you want to visit Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHS to GYE in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
If there's time to check out another corner of Ecuador, consider Cuenca, about 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key highlights.
