Travelling from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Santa Cruz is one hour ahead of Guayaquil and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Your GYE to VVI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GYE and VVI include:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight is R 3,802. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GYE to VVI if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GYE to VVI.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guayaquil Airport (GYE)
Guayaquil Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 90% of flights that depart GYE arrive at their destination on time.
Guayaquil Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near GYE. Whether you have an early flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
If you're arriving on a late Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near VVI:
Travel beyond Santa Cruz and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Santa Cruz. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport (VVI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Santa Cruz. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Guayaquil Airport to Santa Cruz Viru Viru Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Santa Cruz, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYE to VVI in July. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Bolivia
You've visited Santa Cruz, now it's time to explore more of Bolivia. Travel about 499 kilometres west to Cochabamba to check off its top sights. From Ecoturistico Pairumani Park to Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús and Iglesia de la Recoleta, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Sucre is another sought-after destination in Bolivia and is around 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. No journey is complete without experiencing La Recoleta, Simon Bolivar Park and Dinosaur Tracks (Cal Orck'o).
