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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Guayaquil (GYE) from $476

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Guayaquil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Guayaquil (GYE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$459
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From Sacramento Intl to Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Guayaquil. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

Users have found that booking a flight from Sacramento to Guayaquil at least 33 days early can save you up to 185% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil for as little as $478 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $603 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

Flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Sacramento to Guayaquil in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $423.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Guayaquil (SMF - GYE)?

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Guayaquil in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Sacramento and Guayaquil. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Sacramento to Guayaquil. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 9/712:55 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/11:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$476
Thu 9/51:21 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/291:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$553
Tue 9/310:30 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/31:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$563
Tue 9/312:17 amSMF - GYE
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/31:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$565
Tue 9/312:17 amSMF - GYE
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/16:00 amGYE - SMF
2 stops29h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$566
Tue 9/310:30 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/271:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$580
Tue 9/310:35 pmSMF - GYE
1 stop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/271:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$581
Wed 8/1410:35 pmSMF - GYE
1 stop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/266:05 amGYE - SMF
1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$582
Wed 8/1412:54 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/261:45 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$586

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Sacramento and Guayaquil. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Sacramento to Guayaquil. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 9/69:47 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops21h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$513
Fri 9/69:47 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
3 stops21h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$537
Fri 9/66:56 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops26h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$541
Fri 6/219:56 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops47h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/2811:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$599

Cheap Sacramento to Guayaquil flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Guayaquil specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Guayaquil in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 6/219:56 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops47h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/2811:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$599
Tue 5/288:33 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops24h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/311:59 pmGYE - SMF
3 stops21h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$872
Tue 5/2811:08 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:20 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$886
Tue 5/2811:08 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/23:40 amGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$939
Tue 5/284:10 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops41h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/36:20 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,020
Fri 6/2110:35 pmSMF - GYE
1 stop12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/286:00 amGYE - SMF
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,021
Tue 5/284:10 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops38h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/23:40 amGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,073
Fri 6/2110:35 pmSMF - GYE
1 stop21h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/286:00 amGYE - SMF
1 stop19h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,092
Fri 6/217:28 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/281:45 pmGYE - SMF
3 stops24h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,096

Sacramento to Guayaquil 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Guayaquil in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Guayaquil in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 9/712:55 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/11:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$476
Fri 9/69:47 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops21h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$513
Fri 9/69:47 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops23h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
3 stops21h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$537
Fri 9/66:56 pmSMF - GYE
3 stops26h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/3011:59 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops20h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$541
Thu 9/51:21 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/291:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$553
Tue 9/310:30 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/31:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$563
Tue 9/312:17 amSMF - GYE
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/31:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$565
Tue 9/312:17 amSMF - GYE
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/16:00 amGYE - SMF
2 stops29h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$566
Tue 9/310:30 pmSMF - GYE
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/271:40 pmGYE - SMF
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$580

Find flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

2 stops21h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 10/1

2 stops22h 56m

$476

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops23h 15m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/30

2 stops21h 38m

$513

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/6

3 stops23h 15m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/30

3 stops21h 38m

$537

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/6

3 stops26h 06m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/30

2 stops20h 05m

$541

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops21h 19m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 9/29

2 stops24h 41m

$553

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/3

2 stops21h 13m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Thu 10/3

2 stops24h 41m

$563

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/7

2 stops36h 23m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/30

2 stops20h 19m

$583

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/14

3 stops29h 35m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 8/26

2 stops35h 31m

$624

Sacramento IntlGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

SMF - GYE

SMFGYE

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops30h 33m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/30

2 stops28h 56m

$626

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Temperature and rainfall in Guayaquil by month

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GYE

Temperature

77 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Guayaquil

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Guayaquil. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Guayaquil. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines from Sacramento to Guayaquil by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,617 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $476, but on average you can expect to pay $575.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Guayaquil round-trip?

    Currently priced at $476, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Guayaquil and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $513 and $624, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does SMF to GYE mean?

    SMF stands for Sacramento Intl Airport, while GYE stands for Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Guayaquil flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Guayaquil flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Guayaquil flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Guayaquil by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Guayaquil offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Guayaquil flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Guayaquil flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Guayaquil flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/26.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Guayaquil?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Guayaquil (average of $459). Flying from Sacramento to Guayaquil in December is currently the most expensive (average of $625). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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