Flying from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Cuenca Airport (CUE): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport.
Each week, there are five Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, take the 06:00 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:44 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your GYE to CUE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Cuenca (and then seeing more of Ecuador!) is easy with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for GYE to CUE flights, with 81.4% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport. Many travellers pass through Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport when flying between GYE and CUE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Cuenca Airport (CUE)
Currently, 59 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 96 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYE to CUE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport.
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 90% of flights that take off from GYE arrive at their destination on time.
Central Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near GYE? If you're catching an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cuenca Airport (CUE)
Consider booking a hotel close to CUE if you're catching a late Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cuenca Airport rental car and discover Cuenca and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cuenca Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cuenca Airport (CUE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cuenca. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cuenca is November, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Guayaquil Airport to Cuenca Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to CUE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Ecuador
Cuenca has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Cuenca, a visit to Guayaquil will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Around 306 kilometres north of Cuenca, Quito is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.