Guayaquil to Quito

Guayaquil to Quito

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Guayaquil to Quito Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Ecuadorian Bus Charter
Minivan 8pax
Any time
+8h
$540.00
Flight
Avianca
Economy
04:46
05:38
$314.14
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
05:55
06:45
$60.14
Flight
Avianca
Economy
06:11
07:00
$118.81
Flight
Avianca
Economy
06:30
07:25
$61.67
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
06:58
07:49
$79.34
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
07:31
08:22
$188.02
Flight
Avianca
Economy
07:47
08:39
$115.35
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:13
14:52
$482.34
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
08:34
18:05
$376.63
Flight
Avianca
Economy
08:50
09:40
$69.72
Flight
Avianca
Economy
09:50
13:00
$417.78
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
10:43
16:49
$505.70
Van
Taxxis Ecuador
Comfort Car
11:00
18:00
$50.00
Flight
Avianca
Economy
11:55
12:50
$64.60
Flight
Avianca
Economy
12:13
18:01
$420.14
Flight
Avianca
Economy
12:30
13:20
$62.98
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
13:17
16:31
$445.24
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
13:35
14:26
$111.89
Flight
LATAM Airlines Group
Economy
13:53
14:44
$66.90

How to get from Guayaquil to Quito

When you want to get from Guayaquil to Quito, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Van

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 198.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 86.58.

How far is Guayaquil from Quito?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Guayaquil to Quito. Your trip will be a total of 450 miles (723 km). The flying distance is 450 miles (723 km).

How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Quito?

The travel time from Guayaquil to Quito can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 18 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Guayaquil to Quito?

The cost of the trip from Guayaquil to Quito varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Avianca: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 86.58 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 198.72.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Guayaquil to Quito:

  • Plane tickets - USD 87.00 to USD 199.00;
  • Van price : USD 108.00 - USD 132.00;

How many trips per day are there between Guayaquil and Quito?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Guayaquil to Quito depart during the day - there are approximately 36 departures a day.
  • Vans from Guayaquil to Quito depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Guayaquil to Quito. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 87.00.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Guayaquil to Quito

Avianca, Avianca, Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Guayaquil to Quito. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Guayaquil to Quito.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Guayaquil to Quito

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Guayaquil to Quito? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users took a plane.

Transportation from Guayaquil to Quito

Facts about the transport from Guayaquil to Quito

Cheapest Transport$87
Fastest Transport51m
Earliest Departure5:47 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day38
Distance723 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvianca, Avianca, Avianca, LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Rodriguez Travels