Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE): What you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE).
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight.
Fort Lauderdale and Guayaquil (where Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 8 direct services each week between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE). This is the most popular route when departing from Fort Lauderdale.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to GYE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
March is a peak travel month. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) depart from this terminal.
JetBlue Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport departing from FLL.
JetBlue is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FLL to GYE.
JetBlue is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to GYE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
About Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport is Rs32,651. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs78,277. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to GYE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport (GYE). Plan your visit to Guayaquil in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Guayaquil is November, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to GYE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport in August when temperatures are between 19ºC and 32ºC.
More about Guayaquil
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Intl Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Guayaquil:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Guayaquil when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Amazon Rainforest followed by Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres northeast of Guayaquil, a trip to Quito will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Quito Historic Centre, Catedral Metropolitana de Quito and Camino de los Incas.
If you want to check out another major stop in Ecuador, head for Cuenca, roughly 129 kilometres southeast of Guayaquil. Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are key reasons to visit.